Post by Indilwen on Mar 30, 2012 13:49:28 GMT 12
LEAF CURL
Leaf curl is a common fungal disease of peaches and nectarines. The disease over winters in the buds of infected trees and infects in cool wet spring/summer weather.
These infected leaves are puckered, curled and much thicker than usual. Control is an application of a copper-based fungicide soon after pruning and just before bud burst in spring followed again 10-14 days later. Once you notice the symptoms it is to late to control the disease in those leaves but you can apply a light dressing of quick acting fertiliser such as sulphate of ammonia to encourage new leaf production.
Leaf curl is a common fungal disease of peaches and nectarines. The disease over winters in the buds of infected trees and infects in cool wet spring/summer weather.
These infected leaves are puckered, curled and much thicker than usual. Control is an application of a copper-based fungicide soon after pruning and just before bud burst in spring followed again 10-14 days later. Once you notice the symptoms it is to late to control the disease in those leaves but you can apply a light dressing of quick acting fertiliser such as sulphate of ammonia to encourage new leaf production.