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Botrytis Blight in Strawberry
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Strawberry.
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Strawberry care requirements
water
Consistently moist. Avoid waterlogging. Water at base.
soil
Fertile, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), well-draining.
light
Full sun — 6+ hours.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Strawberry
Fuzzy grey mould on developing fruit and flowers, particularly in damp weather, causing berries to rot before or shortly after ripening.
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Common causes in Strawberry
Strawberry's low-growing habit puts developing fruit in close contact with damp soil and dense foliage, creating ideal conditions for Botrytis, especially in wet weather during fruiting.
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How to treat botrytis blight in Strawberry
Remove and destroy affected fruit and flowers promptly, and improve airflow by thinning dense foliage and removing old leaves.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Strawberry
Use straw mulch to keep fruit off damp soil (the origin of the name 'strawberry'), space plants for airflow, and avoid overhead watering.