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Asked May 13, 2024, 11:13 AM EDT

Why are my apricots looking like this?

Garfield County Colorado

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Hi there, it's a bit hard to to tell from the photo because the fruit isn't in focus (the leaves and stem are), but it sort of looks like birds have pecked at the fruit. I suggest taking another clearer photo and sending it to the Master Gardeners in the Mesa County office since that is our state's large fruit growing region. Here is their email address: <personal data hidden>

 
- Deryn Davidson Replied May 22, 2024, 4:24 PM EDT
Thanks for your help on the fungus on my apricots.  Here is another problem I'm experiencing in western colorado.  This is a picture of my tomato leaf.  I have several plants doing this - getting the white color on the leaf.  Haven't seen it before.  Thanks for your help.
 
Les McKinley
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The Question Asker Replied May 31, 2024, 9:11 PM EDT

Hello, It is a little hard to tell from the photo, but one thing that could cause the leaves to turn white is powdery mildew. Below is a link to a webpage with some more information on powdery mildews. If, after reading the information on powdery mildew, that doesn't seem like what is going on with your tomato plants, it is possible they are turning white from sunscald. If you're not using a shade cloth, you could try a 30% shade cloth to protect them from the sun. 

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 21, 2024, 12:23 PM EDT

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