The brown spots are caused by a mineral deficiency called bitter pit, which occurs due to a lack of calcium. Apply J Arthur Bowers Garden Lime from Westland under the tree in early spring or use foliar sprays of Calcium Multi-action from Thompson & Morgan from mid-June to mid-September to increase calcium levels.
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