My sour cherrie have not started to turn red but I’m seeing black spots on the young fruit - Ask Extension
My sour cherries have not started to turn red but have black spots on them
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My sour cherrie have not started to turn red but I’m seeing black spots on the young fruit #872066
Asked June 07, 2024, 1:10 PM EDT
My sour cherries have not started to turn red but have black spots on them
Lebanon County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Bruce: Thanks for your question. There are several potential causes of the spots on your cherries. However, I will need some pictures in order to better diagnosis what may be going on. Please send some close-ups of the outside of an affected cherry and also slice one open and send a picture of the insides. Both fungus and insects are potential culprits. Unfortunately there is probably nothing you can do this year to save your crop, but once we identify the cause, preventive measures might be taken to prevent a reoccurrence next year.
