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Any cures for fungus infected goosegogs?
There are now a number of varieties that are resistant to American
Gooseberry Mildew Hamamakki Red, Yellow and Gold Hino Red Invicta Pax Greenfinch Jubilee (also known as Careless Jubilee - telling a little of its parentage) are but a few www.agroforestry.co.uk lists a number of these If you want to stay with traditional fruit that does get it, pruning to encourage air movement is one important task, but also consider why it occurs. The mildew typically happens when the air around the plant is damp, so avoid damp shady locations, keep the ground beneath the bush clear of weeds and other plants (turf or meadow plants) and train the bush so that the branches do not weep downwards and restrict growth (something that Invicta does). Also don't plant too close together. THe fungus sheds its spores in the autumn so good hygiene beneath the bush is important, removing any mulch (which will also help limit over wintering sawfly) Treatments have been suggested but the mildew does wash off with a bit of rubbing. Good luck Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
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