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What causes brown spots on apples?

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This is a mineral deficiency called bitter pit, caused by a lack of calcium. Apply Garden Lime from J Arthur Bowers under the tree in early spring. Alternatively, water around the tree with a solution of calcium nitrate (Chempak Calcium Multi-action from Thompson & Morgan).

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