Alternaria Fruit Rot

Brown, sunken lesions develop on fruit with concentric rings and dark spore masses in center. Remove infected fruit and improve air circulation. Avoid overhead watering and handle fruit gently.

Harvest promptly to prevent overripe fruit. Do not pick or handle fruit when it is wet. Improve drainage around susceptible plants and avoid overwatering. Remove affected material and dispose of it away from the garden. When replanting, choose resistant varieties and amend the soil for better drainage if waterlogging was part of the problem.