Rust is a disease that can affect the leaves of fruit trees.
This disease is caused by a fungus that penetrates the plant tissue, causing brown spots and leaf deformation.
If measures are not taken to combat rust, it can seriously damage the plant and reduce its fruitfulness, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
However, there are several ways to combat this problem and treat fruit trees for leaf rust.
Proper care of the plant
One of the main methods of rust prevention is proper care of fruit trees.
Keep plants in good shape by feeding regularly, watering generously and removing dead or diseased leaves.
Application of fungicides
If signs of rust have already appeared on the leaves, you can use special fungicides to combat the fungus.
Apply the preparations according to the manufacturer's instructions and repeat the treatment as necessary.
Removing affected leaves
If the disease is localized only to certain parts of the plant, you can try to remove the affected leaves manually so that the infection does not spread to the rest.
Treatment of plants at early stages of development
The sooner you start fighting rust, the greater the chances of avoiding serious consequences. Therefore, regularly inspect your fruit trees and treat them.
Compliance with sanitary pruning rules
Trimming off affected parts of the plant will help speed up its recovery and prevent further spread of fungi.
Make sure that instruments are disinfected before use.
Rust on fruit tree leaves can be a serious threat to your garden.
However, by following a number of simple rules for caring for plants, regularly inspecting and treating them, you can avoid this problem or stop it at the very beginning of its development.
Earlier we listed the rules for planting strawberries in the spring.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
