Moldy raspberries on the bushes are not only unsightly, the mold is also harmful to your health. What promotes mold growth and how you can prevent it.

Blue mold on raspberries

Moldy raspberries hanging between healthy fruits can be found on almost every raspberry bush. This is blue mold. It is favored by humidity.

If many raspberries are affected, this is a sign that the location of the plants is unfavorable. Most of the time they are in the shade, get little light and are watered incorrectly.

Prevention of mold growth on raspberries

  • Choose an airy location
  • Thin out raspberry bushes
  • Only water from below in the morning
  • Remove fruit mummies
  • Dispose of moldy fruit in the garbage can

The right location

Mold spreads quickly, especially when it is wet. Therefore, make sure that the plants can always dry off well after a downpour.

Therefore, plant raspberry bushes in a light location where they get a lot of sun.

Many raspberries are too close together, so the air cannot circulate well. Keep an optimal planting distance and leave a maximum of 15 rods per shrub.

Protect raspberries from too much moisture

Always water the raspberries from below. Avoid getting the leaves and flowers wet. Automatic sprinkler systems should be set to only wet the ground.

The best time for watering is early morning. Then the plants get enough sun throughout the day so that moist parts of the plant can dry off. Watering in the evening promotes mold growth.

Discard affected plant parts

If the raspberry shows severe mold infestation, you should no longer store cut leaves and shoots in the garden. Dispose of them in the trash to prevent further spread.

Remove any fruit mummies from the bushes. These are small, dried fruits hanging between the healthy raspberries.

Fruit mummies are often contaminated with mold spores. They spread to the healthy fruits if the dried raspberries are not picked.

tips and tricks

Moldy raspberries should never be eaten. Throw them in trash cans. Fruit that grew next to a moldy raspberry can be consumed if you don't find even the tiniest spot of mold. In this case, wash the fruit well.

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Vegetable garden