Thanks Dennis, I've seen mold from split/shattered pits. I cull split pits anyway (from the shape). I didn't know that mold was harmless though.
Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: dmnor...@royaloakfarmorchard.com To: Apple-crop discussion list Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Peach question From what I have experienced, Mark, sounds like you are talking about callus tissue that can appear around the pit. The tissue is not mold, fungus, bacteria or the result of any type of disease. It is naturally occurring as you say, and is entirely safe to eat along with the rest of the peaches that they appear in. But, there are times when peaches that have split pits will mold on the inside because air is available to the inside of the peach. Split pits are usually caused by too much rain. A little molding around split pit fruit is usually okay. The difference between callus tissue and split pit mold is that the mold generally occurs in conjunction with the split pit and is actually mold. I understand that the mold is harmless as well. Hope this helps! Dennis Norton IPM Specialist/Certified Nurseryman Royal Oak Farm Orchard 15908 Hebron Rd. Harvard, IL 60033-9357 Office (815) 648-4467 Mobile (815) 228-2174 Fax (609) 228-2174 http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com http://www.theorchardkeeper.blogspot.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Angermayer To: Apple-crop discussion list Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:55 AM Subject: [apple-crop] Peach question I had a guy ask a question yesterday for which I didn't have a good answer. He had purchased peaches from another orchard and complained the peaches had "mold" next to the pit. What he described was a white substance next to the pit, not unusual in freestone peaches. At one time I read an article which described in specifics what the white substance was, but I can't remember now. I told him it probably wasn't mold, and that it was natural. I'd like to have a more specific response for my own customers. Anyone know what the white spots are next to the pit, sometimes seen when breaking open a freestone peach? Mark Angermayer Tubby Fruits Bucyrus KS _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
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