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Why do my 'James Grieve' apples turn brown and rotten every year?


Our Advice:

This is brown rot and remaining spores will cause the same problem every year. Hygiene is crucial, so dispose of all infected apples and fallen leaves. Spray with Copper Mixture from Vitax just before bud burst and again when the fruits are developing. Never spray while the tree is flowering.

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Steve Bradley

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