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Why are the fruits on my grape going mouldy?


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This is caused by Botrytis grey mould. It is a problem in wet weather, especially if the bunches were not thinned. Remove affected bunches and spray the plant with Disease Control for Fruit & Veg (Bayer) or Bordeaux Mixture (Vitax).

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