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I have used my plant identifier to determine that my raspberries have leaf rot. From what I read it seems that I should clip off the affected leaves...
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leaf rot #797186
Asked June 22, 2022, 8:40 AM EDT
I have used my plant identifier to determine that my raspberries have leaf rot. From what I read it seems that I should clip off the affected leaves . I am wondering if that would be just the wilted leaves or the ones also that have the early yellowing that precedes that. I also read that I should use a copper spray . I read somewhere that it needs to stay on the surface and not enter the plant? I am not quite sure on that but it makes me wonder if I should spray first and cut the bad leaves off later . Could you please advise as to whether I should do both things. cut bad leaves and spray ? thank you.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
I cannot find any university references to leaf rot of raspberries. There is root rot, which is entirely different. And there is leaf rust. Please send us some good photos of your plants/leaves to help with a correct diagnosis.
The bad ones look like this and the others that look like they’re just beginning to have problems are just a light colored green where the regular leaves
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I wish I could narrow this down further for you but I believe one of the cane diseases are affecting your raspberries. The best step to cut it out and remove any and all affected canes. Make sure you sterilize your pruners, gloves, etc. that touch those canes. These viruses can be spread easily by insects. Here is a link we have on various cane diseases
Raspberry cane diseases | UMN Extension
Raspberry cane diseases | UMN Extension
An additional thought, cane borers can also cause what you are seeing. Here is information on them:
Controlling raspberry cane borers - MSU Extension
Controlling raspberry cane borers - MSU Extension