AT A GLANCE
What diseases can occur in lupins and how are they treated?
What diseases occur in lupins?
The following two diseases in particular can occur in lupins:
- mildew
- Fusarium wilt
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mildew is a fungal disease that affects lupins when they are too moist or crowded. It manifests itself in the form of a whitish coating on the upper side or grayish fungal growth on the underside of the leaves.
In the Fusarium wilt It is a viral disease that is also caused by fungi and you can recognize it by dark spots on the leaves. Prematurely falling flowers are also a sign of this disease.
What to do if the lupine is sick?
If the lupine diseased, you may still be able to save the plant. You should recognize powdery mildew as early as possible so that you can still use biological or
Home remedies like milk or baking soda to be able to intervene. In the case of a severe fungal infestation, only help chemical pesticides based on copper or sulphur.Unfortunately, in the case of Fusarium wilt, you are powerless. To prevent the disease from spreading to other plants, you should remove the infected lupins tear out and destroy.
How can I prevent diseases in lupins?
You can prevent diseases in lupins by treating the legumes properly plant and care for. The most important measures are:
- Lupins at intervals of approx. Plant 50 cm
- prevent waterlogging
If you meet the already relatively low demands of the Lupinus species, they will stay resistant plants usually healthy.
Tip
Snails can also become a nuisance
snails are among the most annoying pests in the garden. They attack many plants – lupins are also very high on their menu. Fight the pests in an environmentally friendly way and spare them an agonizing death.
