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Why do I get brown spots in my apples?

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This is a mineral deficiency called bitter pit, caused by a lack of calcium. You can apply Garden Lime from Westland under the tree in early spring or apply foliar sprays of calcium nitrate as Calcium Multi-action from Chempak from mid-June to mid-September to increase calcium levels. Also, keep susceptible trees well watered.

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