As of yesterday morning, July 8, we had accumulated 293 wetting hours and sooty blotch/flyspeck symptoms were readily apparent on non-protected trees in our fungicide test blocks.
Extended wetting periods last week occurred July 1-2 (8 hr with 0.03 in. of rain at 71°) and July 7-8 (18 hr with 0.97 in. of rain at 70°). These wetting periods were favorable for rots.
Disease management information directed mostly to the Frederick County Virginia tree fruit industry, updated as needed throughout the growing season. Keith Yoder, Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Winchester, Virginia
About Me
- Keith Yoder
- Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology, Virginia Tech Ag. Research and Extension Center, Winchester, VA
