Jelly substance on peaches

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  1. Blueroses

    Blueroses Gardener

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    I bought a patio peach tree in the Spring ( it was supposed to be an Apricot ! ) It has 7 large peaches on it. I have noticed on the fruits that are adjacent in a bunch, there is a clear jelly like substance at the stem end. Any ideas anyone ?
     
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    I`m wondering if, perhaps, the fruit is bleeding. is there any sign of damage to them? Any chance of a pic or two?:thumb:
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Peaches are a bit prone to oozing gum from damaged branches, and I think sometimes the fruit can split and the gum oozes from the cracked stone.
     
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    Thank you both, yes I will take a pic in the morning. There are a group of 3 peaches and where they all meet is where the jelly is forming. It is absolutely clear in colour and there is quite a bit of it. The peaches look fine other than that. They arent ripe yet but are quite big and firm to the touch.
     
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    Some of the jelly has been washed off overnight by the rain, but here is a pic this morning. It is clear but looks dark in the pic due to shadow

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