Apricots
There's nothing like eating a fresh, ripe apricot straight from the tree, especially when you’ve grown it yourself. Apricots are fruits that can be grown by anyone. The trees are easy to care for when you become familiar with apricot growing conditions and common apricot problems. Here you will find information on caring for apricots in the garden and how to tackle pests and disease.
Apricots
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Apricot Brown Rot Treatment: What Causes Apricot Brown Rot
Apricots are prone to several serious diseases, and it’s vital to know how to fight them. Click on the following article to learn more about what causes apricot brown rot and how to combat brown rot on apricot trees.
By Liz Baessler
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Rhizopus Apricot Control: Treating Apricots With Rhizopus Rot
Rhizopus rot is a serious problem that can affect ripe apricots, particularly after harvest. While it can be devastating if left untreated, apricot rhizopus rot is relatively easy to prevent. Learn more about what causes apricot rhizopus rot and how to control it here.
By Liz Baessler
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Apricot Vs. Armenian Plum – What Is An Armenian Plum
The Armenian plum (commonly called “apricot”) is the national fruit of Armenia and has been cultivated there for centuries. Click this article for more Armenian plum facts, including the “apricot vs. Armenian plum” issue.
By Teo Spengler
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Xylella Fastidiosa Of Apricots – Treating Apricots With Phony Peach Disease
Xylella fastidiosa of apricots is a serious disease also referred to as phony peach disease due to the fact that it is commonly found in peach trees too. How can apricots with phony peach disease be managed? Click here to find out about apricot xylella treatment.
By Amy Grant
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Treating Apricot Bacterial Spot – How To Control Bacterial Spot On Apricots
Diagnosing and treating common fruit tree problems is an important key to crop management. Knowing the signs and symptoms of diseases, such as bacterial spot on apricots, for instance, can help ensure healthier and more productive harvests. This article will help.
By Tonya Barnett
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Apricot Phytophthora Root Rot: Managing Phytophthora On Apricots
Apricot phytophthora root rot is a serious disease that is difficult to control. What causes apricot phytophthora rot? Are there any effective control methods? The following article contains information about the disease cycle of phytophthora root rot of apricots.
By Amy Grant
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Bacterial Canker Control – Treating Apricots With Bacterial Canker Disease
Apricots with bacterial canker are hardly rare. This is a disease that often enters apricot trees and other stone fruit trees through wounds, often gardener-inflicted. If you’d like information on treating apricot bacterial canker, this article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Apricot Leucostoma Canker Info – Treating An Apricot With Leucostoma Canker
Leucostoma canker is a stubborn disease, which also affects peaches, cherries, prunes, nectarines, and plums. It is a serious problem worldwide, especially in cooler climates. Click this article for more apricot leucostoma canker information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Apricot Tree Problems: Tips For Controlling Insects On Apricots
There's nothing like eating a fresh, ripe apricot straight from the tree. But this only happens when pests are not around. This article examines common apricot tree insects and how to treat them.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Apricot Tree Trimming: Learn When And How To Prune An Apricot Tree
An apricot tree looks better and produces more fruit when it?s properly pruned. Take a look at some apricot pruning tips in this article and learn how to prune your tree with confidence.
By Jackie Carroll
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Apricot Seed Planting – How To Start An Apricot Tree From A Pit
Ever finish eating a succulent apricot, ready to toss the pit away, and think, hmm, this is a seed. I wonder "can you plant an apricot seed." If so, how do I go about planting apricot pits? Find out in this article and give it a go.
By Amy Grant
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Care Of Apricot Trees: Apricot Tree Growing In The Home Garden
Apricots are one of those wonderful trees that are self-fruitful, meaning you don't need a pollination partner to get fruit. Apricot tree growing is suitable in most western states and regions with plenty of heat and sunshine. Learn how to grow apricots in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Apricot Fruit Drop: Causes And Treatment For Apricot Fruit Falling Off
Fruit drop on apricot trees is a common occurrence, although when it happens it may seem like your plant is suddenly very sick or dying. Don't panic, read this article to learn about apricot fruit drop.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Apricot Shot Hole Control: How To Treat Apricots With Shot Hole Disease
Shot hole disease can attack several types of fruit trees, but apricot is especially vulnerable. Preventative steps are the best measures for managing this disease. Find tips on its control in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fruit Split In Apricots: Why Are My Apricots Cracking Open
Apricot trees are one of the few fruit trees with hardly any issues; however, you may observe apricot skin cracking on occasion. What causes fruit split in apricots and how can you avoid splitting apricots? Read here to find out.
By Amy Grant