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Meyer Lemon Fruit Fungus: Cross-Pollination and Atomic Grow

7-year-old in-ground Meyer lemon in Central FL: half fruit has ruddy brown skin fungus, not stunting growth. Leaves/trunk healthy. More seeds in fruit over years.

Diagnosis

Cross-pollination with grapefruit (up to 2 miles away) increases seeds. Skin fungus treatable.

Treatment

Atomic Grow acts as fungicide, miticide, insecticide by raising plant Brix (sugar content) to optimal health—pests/fungus leave healthy plants. Made from food, organic. No additional fungicide needed.

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