Strawberry Gray Mold (Botrytis)
Fruit problem · common pattern reported by gardeners · verify locally
What you'll see
- Gray fuzzy mold on ripening berries
- Berries rot on plant
- Worse in wet weather
Most common causes
- Botrytis fungus
- Dense foliage traps humidity
- Berries touching wet soil
How to fix it
- Pick and discard infected berries
- Mulch with straw under fruit
- Improve air flow
Prevention: Straw mulch under plants Space plants well Harvest regularly
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ZoneFig content reflects widely published extension-service and gardening guidance. Symptoms and causes are common patterns, not a diagnosis for any individual plant — verify locally and treat conservatively.