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(Help Request) Small white dots on blackberry vines (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I started noticing small white flecks on my blackberry vines. Is this something to worry about? Mildew?

I have hard water, but doubt it’s mineral deposits.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not trying to be a smart ass here, but why are you certain this could not be hard water deposits? That was actually my very first thought looking at the photo, as I also have hard water, and sometimes see this with calcium on strawberry leaves, and on dried dishes after hand-washing them and leaving them to air dry. If it's mildew, spider mites, or something similar, you can try methods such as spray on neem oil, or a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution to eradicate the disease without harming to plant. Best of luck whatever the case may be for you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

I’m not, I just am surprised that deposits would develop after watering. I really shouldn’t be though.

I’ll keep an eye out and see how it develops. Thanks for the input.