AT A GLANCE
Is basil susceptible to fungal diseases?
basil is very vulnerable for fungal diseases and is often attacked by such infections. The plants then suffer so severely from these diseases that they eventually die.
What fungal diseases are there in basil?
Common fungal infections in basil include:
- root rot: The roots rot due to the fungus Fusarium oxysorum, which forms when there is a lot of moisture or close planting distances, and then the entire basil plants wither. The water-carrying capillaries are attacked by the fungus, the stems dry up and no more water gets into the leaves.
- gray mold: This mold arises when the earth at Pour has absorbed too much water that cannot drain away.
- Septoria infections: Damp heat is the reason for brown leaves.
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How to recognize a fungus in basil?
A fungus in basil can be recognized by the fact that the plants rotten roots have (root rot) and enter. In the case of gray mold, brown ones show up stains on the leaves that keep spreading. The
Mold is usually found on the ground surface. Septoria infection also manifests itself in brownish necroses on the leaves.Where does basil fungus come from?
In most cases, the fungus has simply started with a Too much moisture to do. This can be due to the fact that the basil is cultivated in a humid climate (also a lot of haze in a poorly ventilated kitchen is one of them) as well as the fact that the planting distances when the basil is planted out are low. Even if waterlogging occurs or basil is left in the airtight plastic packaging from the supermarket for a long time, fungi can form.
What can I do if basil has a fungus?
Basil infected by a fungus root rot suffers, should no longer eaten become. Combating root rot is only possible with chemical means unsuitable for herbs. Affected plants must be discarded.
In the event of an infestation gray mold or Septoria mushrooms the affected shoots must be removed as soon as possible cut back and disposed of with household waste or incinerated. If the mold hasn't spread to the ground, the basil may still be salvageable.
How can fungal diseases be prevented?
In order to prevent fungal diseases in basil, you must always take care of it pay attention to soil moisture. The soil and roots must not be too wet and under no circumstances should they stand in water. Waterlogging must be avoided. regular Fertilize and the correct location, i.e. bright and warm, are just as important. Root rot in particular spreads rapidly at temperatures below 15 °C.
Tip
Disinfect garden tools
To prevent fungi from spreading to other plants, tools that have come into contact with infested plants should be thoroughly disinfected before they are used again.
