Spring Almond Disease Risk

Prepare for your level of risk and you’ll reap a healthy crop.

Spring weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain: Spring diseases can happen with or without rain. Trust Luna^® & Scala^® and stick it to spring diseases no matter the weather.

High Risk for Spring Diseases

Spring diseases pose a higher risk this year.

Spring almond diseases can occur under a variety of conditions, and the humid, warm weather this year could bring them out whether it rains or not.

Remember – Diseases are lurking in the dampness.

BROWN ROT BLOSSOM BLIGHT
RISK FACTORS:

• 8 hours of leaf wetness from fog, dew or rain at 68 degrees
• 18 hours of leaf wetneass at 50 degrees
• Dry year, with high humidity

SCAB
RISK FACTORS:

• Prolonged wet spring weather or cold and wet conditions

ANTHRACNOSE
RISK FACTORS:

• Wet, warm spring (>60°F)

SHOT HOLE
RISK FACTORS:

• Prolonged periods of wetness

JACKET ROT
RISK FACTORS:

• Cool and wet conditions during bloom