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crystals-on-my-damsons

I have a well established damson tree in my garden but this year for the first time I have noticed tiny crystals on the fruit.The crystals are hard and don't wipe off 

 

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  • it is caused by a insect and  can ruin the crop.

  • If your tree is anything like as laden as mine this year and I think you said you were in Derbys too - you could afford to thin those out if you're worried but I don't find it affects the jam.

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