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I have 3 Apple trees. Each year the leaves and then the fruit get covered with brown spots. What is it, and what can I do to prevent it? I get lots of apples but I have to through them away because of this problem. Thank you

There are a couple of fungal disorders that can cause this.  There is now need to throw the apples out though since it is a cosmetic issue, not something that makes the apples inedible or unusable in any way.  If you want perfect apple though, you’ll have to spray them regularly starting in spring with a fruit tree spray that contains a fungicide.  If you drop by the garden center in April, we’ll set you up with what you’ll need.

Here’s an article you might find helpful:  https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/there-are-black-spots-surface-my-apples-can-i-eat-skins

 

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