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Bemidji Minnesota

Hi all,

Today I checked a fruit set 10 days ago, the blossom was still on the end, and turning gray.

I gave it a little tug, as I figured it was time it should have fallen off.

Under it the 5 lobes have the beginnings of ROT.

I did not chop them off, (should I?) and I applied Dracnil to the area. I just rubbed it on with my fingers, to ensure I got the whole thing.

Will this do the trick?

OR should I cut off the lobe pieces, and apply more Dracnil?

7/25/2008 12:12:57 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Now that youve applied daconil you want to dry that blossom end out. Use a fan if possible or increase ventilation and sunlight by removing a couple leaves.
I generally remove the flower part 1or 2 days after pollination because they can trap water from rain or sprays.

7/25/2008 1:53:23 PM

Bemidji Minnesota

Thanks Ron,

Ok, I removed the leaf closest, and it is already dry.

Do I need to remove the rotten tips?

Or will they just harden and dry up on their own?

I should have asked earlier when I need to pull the blossom off. I did not know it would be done so shortly after pollination.

7/25/2008 4:54:51 PM

Rhode Island

ditto ron ray. the man knows his stuff.

7/25/2008 9:35:35 PM

Rhode Island

sorry meant ron rahe

7/25/2008 9:36:01 PM