Mold is a big enemy of blackberries. Nowhere are they safe from him. Neither outside on the vine nor inside the house in the bowl. Mold is also our enemy. Because where it is, we can't snack without hesitation.
What do I do with blackberries that have mold?
Blackberries that are moldy areno longer edibleand should bedisposed of immediately. It's best to throw away the entire package, as mold spores can also cling invisibly to other fruits. Do not pick blackberries in the garden if the plant has gray mold.
How harmful are moldy blackberries?
Moldy blackberries are no longer he althy, butharmful to he alth The more mold spores are ingested, the more. The reason is that mold excretes toxic substances. They can cause chronic diseases, be carcinogenic or generally weaken the immune system.
How can I prevent blackberries from molding quickly?
Old, injured and/or wet fruits in particular become moldy. You should therefore handle fresh, still perfect berries as follows:
- sort out damaged blackberries immediately
- use fresh berries on the same day
- alternatively store unwashed in the vegetable compartment
- Wash berries just before eating
- Discard specimens with dented, mushy areas
If you have picked more fresh blackberries than you can use in a timely manner, it is better to preserve them instead of storing them fresh. For example, you can freeze the fruit, boil it down, process it into long-lasting juice or fruit spread.
Why do injured fruits mold so quickly?
Blackberries have very thin skin. If she is injured,cell juicewill come out immediately. This contains a lot of sugar. Sugar, in turn, is the preferredfood of mold As soon as mold spores, which are present in the air, get on the injured fruit, an explosive proliferation occurs due to the good food supply.
When does gray mold appear on blackberry plants?
Spores of gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) can be found in every garden because they can also survive on dead plant parts. Gray mold spreads particularly stronglyin permanently wet weather. Its spread is further encouraged when blackberry plants are very close together, making it difficult for moisture to escape.
How can I combat gray mold?
You can hardly prevent a blackberry plant from being attacked by gray mold. But you can help keep this disease to a minimum by promptly and consistentlyremoving infected fruits and shoots. If one fruit is affected by mold, all nearby fruits will soon also become moldy. In general, you shouldlight out your blackberries regularly to prevent gray mold. Chemical control is effective during or before flowering, but should only be used in exceptional cases.
Tip
Vinegar kills mold spores on blackberries
Soak fresh blackberries in vinegar water consisting of one part vinegar and three parts water for a few minutes. Then let them dry completely on a paper towel before storing them in a crepe-lined dish in the refrigerator.
