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Discolored blackberries, any solutions to fix this?

blackberrywoesblackberrywoes Posts: 4
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There is a blackberry bush in my garden, UK, its fruit is ripening at the moment, but many of them are discolored. I read that sunscald could be one cause, it does get direct sun for a lot of the day, and unfortunately I cannot move it as its too large. I have also wondered if it could be insects, but so far the only insects I have seen on the blackberries are one or two spiders, and what seems to be ants, who apparently only feed on already damaged blackberries. I have seen that the ants bulbous part on their body looks see through or partially see through on some them, but they do look just like ants. I have taken photos of the discoloration as well as the ants/insects. Is there any way to save the blackberries that haven't ripened yet? Some of the bunches of blackberries look almost 100% black like they should be, but many are like in the photo. thank you

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    White drupelets are caused by strong sun after periods of overcast weather so not much you can do.  The good news is it's not caused by a disease or pest and is only weather related.

    Last edited: 24 July 2016 13:50:40

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • blackberrywoesblackberrywoes Posts: 4

    Thank you very much! That's very relieving at least, I was worrying it was some kind of disease or infestation yes. image thanks!

  • blackberrywoesblackberrywoes Posts: 4

    I'm so annoyed right now. I just found a little white worm inside one of the blackberries. I saw some damage on top of this particular blackberry but thought it was just slightly misformed or something like that. Damn! It has more or less has put me off trying to eat any of the others. image

  • sanjy67sanjy67 Posts: 1,007

    i always put my blackberries in salty water once i have picked them as this draws the maggots out, then once i've soaked them i rinse them in clean water, nothing more off putting than maggots in fruit :)

  • blackberrywoesblackberrywoes Posts: 4

    thank you very much for the tip I will do that! :) 

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