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Peacock Spot

kah22kah22 Posts: 12
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I bought two olive trees from B&Q at the tail end of last season.  I noticed today what appears to be peacock spot. Reading up on the disease suggests spraying in the autumn or early spring with a copper spray.  Is it to late to spray now?

As I know nothing about olive tree disease I’d appreciate some guidance on what to do and perhaps a recommenced product (if not against forum rules.)

Thanks, and keep safe in your gardens

kevin

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I think between autumn and spring is recommended as it's when the tree is slowing down so it doesn't pick up too much copper, and I think it has to be copper based to clear this problem.

    As far as I know, all manufactured copper based fungicides are now banned in the UK.
    Many years ago there used to be a product that would do the trick called Bordeaux Mixture.
    I suppose you could try googling DIY Bordeaux Mixture



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  • kah22kah22 Posts: 12
    emmm , governments seem quite keen on bans, still I suppose there is a reason.

    My sister is off to a Debbie center today with instructions to see if she can get a fungicide that will do the job 

    Stay safe

    Kevin
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