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Q&A – Last year, my nectarine tree had problems. I see it again this year. What is going on?

Question:
Last year, my nectarine tree had problems. I see it again this year. What is going on? 

Answer:
The problem you are seeing is brown rot, which is the most disease problem for peach, plum, and nectarine trees. It is a fungal disease that can be treated with regular application of a fungicide. The fruit dropping is possibly a pollination issue. Each fruit that is not pollinated will be dropped by the tree.

Related Resources:
Fruit Diseases: Brown Rot on Tree Fruit in the Home Orchard
Growing Peaches and Nectarines in the Home Garden

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