Fungal disease that spreads in hot, moist weather.
Table of Contents
Physical Description
Southern blight can be seen as cottony white mold on the soil at the stem base of plants.
Species & Taxonomy
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Lifecycle
Plants Affected
- Peppers
Plants Unaffected
Geographical Range
Signs & Symptoms
Whole Plant
- White cottony mold on the soil, at the base of the plant, where the stem meets the soil
Leaves
- leaves turn pale and fall off
Flowers
Fruit
Roots
How to Positively Identify
Treatment
- Carefully uproot the infected plant, taking care to not jostle the mold, so it doesn’t spread the fungal spores
- destroy or dispose of the infected plant tissue & soil
Prevention & Control
Cultural Controls:
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