Peaches Troubled by Brown Rot Fungal Disease (Among Others)

Brown rot fungal disease a challenge to growing peaches.

    Many residents who are growing peaches are observing them turning brown and mushy. The cause is brown rot fungal disease. The fungus is quite problematic in peaches and several other fruit trees, especially with the recent rain and high humidity. Please refer to the spray guide for peaches from the Georgia Pest Management Handbook for homeowners at https://tinyurl.com/ycc9evtl. Scroll down a few pages to where you come to the information on peaches. Make sure you follow all label directions when using pesticides.

   Peaches are a challenge for the home gardener in that they suffer from many insects and diseases and must be sprayed on a schedule to ensure your get peaches. Consider planting fruit trees that do not suffer from the level of pests that peaches do such as blueberries, blackberries and figs.