Peach Fruit Problem - Ask Extension
I have a peach tree where almost all of the fruit is covered with some kind of scale (see photo). What causes this and how can I prevent it?
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Peach Fruit Problem #479688
Asked August 20, 2018, 4:49 PM EDT
I have a peach tree where almost all of the fruit is covered with some kind of scale (see photo). What causes this and how can I prevent it?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
It may be peach scab. Here is a link to a publication with all the possibilities, including scab. Please read through and compare what you are seeing: http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/disease-and-insect-control-for-homegrown-peaches-and-plums
