Chlorine for Brown Rot

Question

My peach tree has brown rot. Can I do a chlorine wash now? I need to know the recipe too, as I am going to treat it spring.

Answer 1

I have heard of chlorine being used to wash post-harvest fruit with this problem, but never on the tree itself. I would not recommend treating the tree with chlorine. This article has some other suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/brown-rot-fungus.htm You might try neem oil as well. It is a good, organic fungicide. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm