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split pears #80576 July 23rd, 2006 at 12:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 uk glenda OP Member
OP glenda Member Joined: Jul 2006 uk	could anybody please tell me why do my pears start growing well then as they begin to grow over 1 inch they start looking woody soon after this happens the develop splits.thanks in anticipation for your help.

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Re: split pears #80577 July 28th, 2006 at 03:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 McHenry, MD D DeepCreekLake Member
DeepCreekLake Member D Joined: Jan 2006 McHenry, MD	Sounds like Pear Scab or some sort of Corky fungal problem. Try spraying with some sort of bacterial spray. Take a visit to a Nursery nearby and see what they sell to eliminate the problem. Id be willing to bet you see that problem after wet periods, which is when most fungal problems occur. Sulfur spray may be a remedy, but prob should be done after the fruit sets.

Re: split pears #80578 July 28th, 2006 at 06:50 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 uk glenda OP Member
OP glenda Member Joined: Jul 2006 uk	Thanks I shall visit my local nursery for some bacterial spray and give it a go tommorow

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