Phytophthora fruit rot

You'll see fruit rot on susceptible hosts caused by Phytophthora species attacking fruit and causing decay. This disease spreads rapidly in wet conditions. Remove infected fruit promptly. Improve air circulation and reduce humidity in plantings. Apply fungicides preventively if disease pressure is high. Focus on resistant varieties when available. Rot diseases are difficult to manage once established. Focus on prevention through proper culture and site selection.

Reduce moisture around affected tissue by improving drainage and air circulation. Remove rotted material cleanly and dispose of it away from the planting area. Avoid wounding healthy tissue during cleanup, as fresh wounds create new entry points. If the problem keeps returning, evaluate whether the site is too wet or poorly drained for the species you are growing.