It is worrying if the leaves on the apricot tree curl, become blistered and turn reddish. Read here what helps against the dreaded frizz disease. This is how you can effectively prevent an infestation of the fungal disease on the apricot tree.
What helps against curl disease on apricot trees?
Repeated sprayings withField horsetail brothandLecithinas home remedies help against curl disease on the apricot tree. The only approved plant protection product against Taphrina deformans isCompo Duaxo Universal-Fungusfrei. The best time to combat the fungal disease is the end of January, during bud break on the apricot tree.
What helps against curl disease on apricot trees?
Sprays withField horsetail brothandLecithinas home remedies orCompo Duaxo help against curl disease infestation on the apricot tree, the only approved pesticide. How to use the funds correctly:
- Preparation: Remove fruit mummies, stunted shoot tips and blistered leaves.
- Best time: during bud break.
Field horsetail: Dilute broth (1 kg/10 l) in a ratio of 1:5; Spray the apricot tree dripping wet for 3 days in a row.
- Lecithin (E322): Stir 7.5 grams in 10 liters of water for 3 to 12 applications every 5 days.
- Compo Duaxo: End of January 3 applications every 7 days
What prevents curl disease on apricot trees?
Effective preventive measures against curl disease include an apricot-friendly,sunny locationand early treatment with aPlant strengthenerGood for growing apricots Sprays with garlic decoction, nettle tea and Neudo-Vital fruit spray were granted. For an optimal preventive effect against the fungal disease, it is important to time the application as soon as thebuds swell
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Curly disease also affects the peach tree
The peach tree is the preferred victim for the pests caused by curl disease (Taphrina deformans). There are no differences in terms of damage and control of the fungal disease on the apricot tree. However, you can prevent an infestation in advance by choosing a wise variety. Historic peach varieties are almost immune to curl disease. These include 'Kernechter vom Vorgebirge', 'Eiserner Kanzler', 'Amsden' and 'Formerly Roter Ingelheimer'.
