What is fireblight?
Fireblight is a bacterial disease spread by insects that attacks a number of plants. Unfortunately apples are especially susceptible. While some varieties are more susceptible than others, any of them can get fireblight if the conditions are right. An effective cure is antibiotics sprayed throughout the blossoming time. Also, affected areas of trees should be pruned out and disposed of. Pruning tools should be disinfected after each cut to prevent further spreading of this disease. At Blake Nursery we will advise you on apple varieties that are the most resistant.
