Greengage problem

I have a greengage growing espalier fashion. Copious fruits were produced this year (the first year it has properly fruited). But after a few weeks most of the fruits have turned a reddish colour, stopped growing and are slightly shriveled. They are very easily knocked off the branches. How can I prevent this happening next year?

1 Comment (Open | Close)

1 Comment To "Greengage problem"

#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 07/02/2014 @ 1:22 am

This article outlines some common plum diseases: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm ^[1]
If it is a rot disease, you need to get it identified so you can treat it. Please get in touch with the nearest botanical garden and the Master Gardener program; they can help you.
Greengages plums are a very special fruit. In doing some research, I found this very interesting article: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/01/dining/01GREE.html?pagewanted=print&position=&_r=0 ^[2]

Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com

URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/greengage-problem/

URLs in this post:

[1] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-diseases.htm

[2] http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/01/dining/01GREE.html?pagewanted=print&position=&_r=0: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/01/dining/01GREE.html?pagewanted=print&position=&_r=0

Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.

You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/