Non-Chemical Management
- 'Chilliwack', 'Comox', 'Fairview', 'Meeker', 'Munger', and 'Nootka' show moderate resistance to fruit rot, while 'Chilcotin', 'Meeker', 'Nootka', and 'Willamette' are resistant to cane infections.
- Space plantings, prune, and train to provide good air circulation and reduce humidity.
- Avoid overhead watering.
- Provide proper culture. Excess fertilizer promotes dense, slow-drying foliage which may be more susceptible to disease problems.
- Clean up all plant debris. Destroy or discard (do not compost) diseased materials.
- Pick ripe fruit frequently and thoroughly to reduce losses. Avoid injuring fruit and cool promptly.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!