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Brown Rot on Peach Tree: Late-Season Management

Peach tree fruit turning brown and rotting near harvest (1 week out); identified as brown rot.

Timing

Fungicide sprays are most effective early season—likely too late now for current crop.

Salvage & Prevention

Pick near-ripe fruit to ripen off-tree (quality reduced). Remove/destroy all rotted fruit from ground and tree during dormant season. Dry weather helps minimize losses. Plan early-season spray program for next year.

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