{"id":18001,"date":"2026-03-30T08:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/?p=18001"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:59:34","slug":"critical-days-in-the-cotton-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danubagarden.hu\/en\/critical-days-in-the-cotton-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"What should be our strategy against monilia?"},"content":{"rendered":"
One of the biggest challenges in small-garden pest management is the control of moniliaceae, a disease that can completely kill the inflorescences of cherry, cherry, apricot and plum trees in a matter of days. The fungal spores germinate immediately in a moist environment and attack the tree's circulatory system directly through the flowers. It is at this stage that the success of the season is decided: a combination of good hygiene measures and preventive biological control is the only way to keep our trees in good condition. Here are the three pillars that you can use to prevent infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1. Garden clean-up: eliminate the source of the infection!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The fungus does not come from nowhere; it overwinters in the diseased parts of the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Removal of mummies:<\/strong>\u00a0the dried fruits (mummies) left on the tree are real spore factories. Harvest them and the rotten fruit lying under the tree in winter or early spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pruning of diseased canes:<\/strong>\u00a0if you see canker sores or shriveled, dead ends on the branches, cut them back to the healthy part.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Important:<\/strong>\u00a0the diseased trimmings and mummies\u00a0do not put it in the compost!<\/strong>\u00a0Burn it (if local regulations allow) or bury it deep, otherwise the spores will reinfest in spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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2. Airy crown: let in the sun and the wind!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fungi love the humidity and the dense, dark foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thinning pruning:<\/strong>\u00a0create an \u201eairy\u201d crown shape. If air is allowed to pass freely through the foliage, leaves and flowers will dry out quickly after rain or dew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
More effective protection:<\/strong>\u00a0in a thinner crown, the spray is also much better distributed, reaching the interior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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3. Conscious control: chemical and biological solutions<\/strong>- Trichoderma fungus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Control of monilia should not be started when you see the trouble coming, but as a preventive measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The classic fungicides are in flower<\/strong> is worth using, especially when the weather is cool and humid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In white bud condition,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In full bloom,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
At petal fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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4. Tricho Immune deployment - the natural remedy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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