Sooner or later, plant disease will enter your garden. However, there are ways to reduce disease in your garden and in some cases, even prevent plant disease. Knowing how to tell if a plant is healthy, picking disease resistant plant varieties and being able to identify the primary types of plant disease are all ways to help control plant disease.
Plant diseases are either a fungus, bacteria, or viral. Symptoms like stunted growth, spotted leaves, wilting, and yellowing leaves are all indications of possible trouble. Not all diseases can be treated, and yet others are effectively controlled with organic or synthetic methods.
Check out the information below, as well as the Q & A Section, to find out more about plant diseases and how fight them.
Did You Know?
Plants that show symptoms of plant disease such as black spots, wilting, or yellowing leaves, may not be diseased at all. They may be suffering from a disorder unrelated to bacterial, fungal, or viral, such as environmental conditions.
When attempting to identify a disease, rule out insect damage or cultural practices first. Consider any unusual conditions that may have contributed to disease-like symptoms, such as excessive moisture, or nutrient deficiencies.
Keeping your plants as healthy as possible will fortify their natural ability to resist diseases. Apply plenty of organic material into the soil, and monitor nutrient and water levels for appropriate amounts.