Viruses, bacteria and fungi damage and destroy even the hottest chilies. Although they are robust and resistant. Pepper diseases are often caused by incorrect care or unfavorable weather conditions. What to do when paprika, pepperoni and chili are ailing?

At the first sign of pepper diseases or pests, the garden owner must react quickly and take effective measures before the plants or roots die.

What makes peppers sick?

  • wrong care
  • Fusarium wilt
  • Verticillum wilt
  • Powdery mildew and downy mildew
  • damping-off

Improper care makes you sick

Mistakes in care cause most paprika diseases and can often be avoided with appropriate know-how. The optimal location for each type of pepper and the right care are the best prerequisites for plants and fruits to grow and thrive healthily.

Fusarium wilt

Rust-brown spots form on the leaves, on the underside initially light, later dark spots appear. The rust fungus attacks the leaves and stems, and the plant dies.

Verticillium wilt

Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that occurs in the soil and affects plants from below. New shoots and leaves wither and die.

Powdery mildew and downy mildew

Mildew fungi attack different garden plants with similar damage patterns. They cover the entire plant with their mealy coating and penetrate through the surface of the leaves. In summer, the powdery mildew develops spores that are carried to other plants by the wind. The fungus overwinters in small spore receptacles on plant debris.

In contrast to powdery mildew, downy mildew attacks the underside of the leaves via natural leaf openings. Downy mildew spreads via spores in damp weather, rain and, depending on the type of fungus, at temperatures of 10° - 18° degrees.

damping-off

Fungal pathogens attack too densely planted seedlings and young plants. A cool, damp climate and poor ventilation promote the disease.

Recognizing and treating paprika diseases at an early stage

General immediate measures: Immediately remove and dispose of infested plant parts and replace the soil.
Preventive measures: Remove affected parts of the plant, spray the peppers with nettle, horsetail or garlic broth or dust with rock flour. Treat soil with calcium cyanamide.

tips and tricks

Shower peppers regularly. Spray the underside of the leaves in particular. This washes away fungi and pests before they spread.

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Vegetable garden