Fight Fungal Diseases, Boost Yields: Eco-Friendly Remedies for Fruit & Berry Crops
Fruit and berry growers can now fight fungal diseases and boost yields with simple, effective, and eco-friendly home remedies. Agricultural and forestry research institutions have developed these solutions for apple, pear, grape, currant, gooseberry, raspberry, and strawberry crops.
Potassium permanganate and copper sulfate have proven effective in combating fungal diseases on fruit trees and berry bushes. Meanwhile, a salt solution applied before bud opening can prevent fungal issues on apple and pear trees.
Baking soda sprayed on grapes during ripening can sweeten them and prevent grey mold. Calcium oxide can prevent leaf yellowing and premature leaf drop on currant and gooseberry bushes. For raspberries, strawberries, currants, and gooseberries, a mixture of potassium permanganate and boric acid can significantly increase yields, especially on poor sandy soils.
These home remedies, developed by research institutions, offer growers affordable and environmentally friendly ways to protect their crops and enhance yields. By adopting these methods, farmers can reduce chemical inputs and promote sustainable agriculture.
