How to Prevent Botrytis
Note the favored conditions of botrytis., Check the airflow around your plants., Avoid watering plants in the evening. , Water plants direct at their base, on the soil, and not on their leaves. , Remove dead or old leaves from plants., Compost or...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Note the favored conditions of botrytis.
Botrytis loves warm and damp or wet conditions.
If it is hanging around, these conditions will cause it to thrive. -
Step 2: Check the airflow around your plants.
One of the best ways to prevent the growth of botrytis is to ensure that air is flowing freely around plants. ,,, For example, dead or old leaves on tomato plants can harbour botrytis. , Any part of a plant that has signs of a silver to grey mould should be treated as suspect and disposed of quickly to prevent further spread of the fungal disease. -
Step 3: Avoid watering plants in the evening.
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Step 4: Water plants direct at their base
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Step 5: on the soil
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Step 6: and not on their leaves.
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Step 7: Remove dead or old leaves from plants.
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Step 8: Compost or bury plant parts that you remove.
Detailed Guide
Botrytis loves warm and damp or wet conditions.
If it is hanging around, these conditions will cause it to thrive.
One of the best ways to prevent the growth of botrytis is to ensure that air is flowing freely around plants. ,,, For example, dead or old leaves on tomato plants can harbour botrytis. , Any part of a plant that has signs of a silver to grey mould should be treated as suspect and disposed of quickly to prevent further spread of the fungal disease.
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