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Black Spot in Plum Fruit
How to identify and treat black spot in Plum Fruit.
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Plum Fruit care requirements
water
Deep, regular watering during growing season; reduce in dormancy. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Drought stress can reduce fruit quality.
soil
Well-draining loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost or organic matter to improve structure and nutrient content.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily minimum); essential for fruit development and sweetness.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Plum Fruit
- fiber_manual_recordCircular black spots on rose leaves
- fiber_manual_recordYellow leaf halos
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Plum Fruit
Caused by Diplocarpon rosae. Spreads in wet conditions.
healing
How to treat black spot in Plum Fruit
Remove infected leaves. Apply rose fungicide. Repeat weekly in wet weather.
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Preventing black spot in Plum Fruit
Choose resistant rose varieties. Water at base. Good air circulation.