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Mirabelle care requirements
water
Moderate, regular watering; mirabelles are relatively drought-tolerant once established. Water during fruiting to maintain quality.
soil
Well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil with pH 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils better than most plums; amend with compost if very depleted.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); essential for optimal sweetness and fruit color.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Mirabelle
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Mirabelle
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Mirabelle
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Mirabelle
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.