Herbicide Injury on Strawberry
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Herbicide injury to fruit occurs when chemicals drift or are applied at the wrong time of year. Growth regulator herbicides, such as 2,4-D, may result in fruit malformation, especially when applied in late spring or fall.
2,4-D injury to fruit due to a late spring application.
(Photo: John Strang, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Apply herbicides according to the label (early in spring or immediately after the last harvest).
- Avoid spray drift by applying products only on calm days and using shielded sprayers.
