Apples are susceptible to many diseases that can affect the root system, leaves, stems, fruits or flowers. Among the most common diseases of apple trees are:
- Black Rot
- Powdery Mildew
- Root Rot
- Fruit Rot
- Scab
- Bacterial Leaf Spot
- Cancer
- Phomosis
- Viral infections
- Black root aphids
Apple orchards are sensitive to many pests that can affect the leaves, flowers, fruits and root system of the trees. Among the most common pests of apple trees are:
- Fruit fly (Apple Maggot)
- Codling Moth
- Red Spider Mite
- Aphids
- Apple Stink Bug
- Apple Leafroller
- Thrips
- White fly
- Caterpillars
- Spider Mites
Here are some tips on how to use it:
- Protection against pests: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of neem oil in 1 liter of water and apply to the leaves and fruits of apple trees using a sprayer. Repeat the process once a week. Neem oil acts as a natural insecticide and prevents pests from settling on the plant.
- Protection against fungal diseases: Mix 2-3 tablespoons of neem oil in 1 liter of water and apply to the leaves and fruits of apple trees using a spray bottle. Repeat the process once a week. Neem oil acts as a natural fungicide and prevents the development of fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, rust and black spot.
- Protection of the root system: Add 2 tablespoons of neem oil to 1 liter of water and water the apple tree roots with this solution. Repeat the process once a month. Neem oil can help prevent root infections while improving soil quality.
- Sunburn protection: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of neem oil in 1 liter of water and apply to apple leaves using a spray bottle. This solution can help prevent sunburn on the leaves.
