· Common leaf spot of strawberry is a fungal disease with several names, such as Mycosphaerella leaf spot, Ramularia leaf spot, strawberry leaf spot, bird’s-eye spot, gray spotness, and white spot. This is one of the most common strawberry diseases. It even appears in store-bought strawberries from the market. Have you ever purchased a container, only to find one or more strawberries covered in gray mold? That’s botrytis. When this occurs on the plant, the blossoms initially turn brown and die off. The fruit becomes misshapen, and small patch...See full list on morningchores.comAngular leaf spot (Xanthomonas fragariae) is a severe bacterial disease that can cause a yield loss of up to 75 percent. The symptoms first appear on the foliage and sepals. This is the little green collar on the strawberry. At first, you will see straight-edge water spots. When humidity is high, those spots may ooze, which eventually dries and bec...See full list on morningchores.comLeaf spot (Mycosphaerella fragariae) is another one of the most common strawberry diseases. The good news is it is usually just a cosmetic problem unless the disease is advanced and you have a bad infection. The most common symptom is little dead spots on the leaves. You might also see the spots on the berries, the sepals, the runners, or petioles....See full list on morningchores.comThis fungus (Phomopsis abscurans) appears early in the season on older leaves. The plant can become weak or lose vigor as the foliage dies off. In severe cases, all the foliage may drop off, causing the plant to die. In humid climates, the fungus can cause the fruit to rot into a condition called soft rot. The spots caused by this fungus are simila...See full list on morningchores.comIf your strawberry plant is stunted and the leaves have a yellow or orange tinge, combined with new leaves being minimal fruit set, you may have red stele (Phytophthora fragariae). Although this sounds like a superhero, it’s an annoying oomycete that causes strawberry diseases. What is an oomycete? It is otherwise known as a water mold organism tha...See full list on morningchores.comThis is thought to be one of the most destructive strawberry diseases. It’s caused by the fungus Colletotrichum fragariaeand it will wreak havoc on your plants. When present, you will see brown or black water-soaked spots on unripe and ripe fruit. These spots eventually turn into sunken, hard spots. You may see masses of spores form in the spots. T...See full list on morningchores.comPowdery mildew is one of those common strawberry diseases, but it’s also common on a number of garden plants. In strawberries, it’s caused by the fungus Spaerotheca macularis. Fungal growth appears as white fuzzy patches, initially on the lower surface of leaves. As it spreads, the leaf will curl up, preventing efficient photosynthesis. If the flow...See full list on morningchores.comThe fungus Diplocarpon earlianacauses a strawberry disease known as leaf scorch. The symptoms of leaf scorch are easily mistaken for leaf spot. Small purple to tan spots appear on the upper side of the leaves. The spots remain purple in the center or turn brown. When the spots enlarge and merge, the leaf tissue between the spots turns red or reddis...See full list on morningchores.comCharcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) is most often a problem in southern parts of the US. Charcoal rot causes the strawberry to rot in the center. The sudden death of the plant is common. Signs include: 1. Wilting plant, even though watering is sufficient 2. Sudden death of the plant 3. Stunted growth 4. Reddish brown crown when dead plants cut o...See full list on morningchores.comAlternaria alternataattacks strawberries damaged by hail, insects, or garden tools. There is nothing subtle about this disease. It presents as a big black moldy spot on the fruit. It isn’t like leaf spot with numerous dots. Alternaria fruit rot is one big blob. Being a secondary infection, here are some ideas to prevent it from taking hold: 1. Prot...See full list on morningchores.com North Carolina ranks third in national production of fresh market strawberries with an estimated 2,000 acres of strawberry plasticulture production and a farm gate value of about 20 million dollars. View allMay 22, 2025 · When growing your own strawberries, routine monitoring can help you pick up on sudden changes in appearance – which can often be a sign of strawberrydiseases. Here, we round up the most commonstrawberry plant diseases, enabling you to correctly identify a potential problem quickly and effectively. · In this guide, we’ll cover the six most commonstrawberry fruit and plant diseases, show you how to spot the symptoms, and share effective, natural strawberrydisease treatments that work—no chemical fungicide required. North Carolina ranks third in national production of fresh market strawberries with an estimated 2,000 acres of strawberry plasticulture production and a farm gate value of about 20 million dollars. · When growing your own strawberries, routine monitoring can help you pick up on sudden changes in appearance – which can often be a sign of strawberrydiseases. Here, we round up the most commonstrawberry plant diseases, enabling you to correctly identify a potential problem quickly and effectively. · In this guide, we’ll cover the six most commonstrawberry fruit and plant diseases, show you how to spot the symptoms, and share effective, natural strawberrydisease treatments that work—no chemical fungicide required.
