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The banana pepper plant started to droop dramatically compared to the other plants, I watered it and then noticed the white stuff ringing the base of the plant. We don't think it's new roots growing, and the plant didn't perk up after the deep watering. The other plants don't have the white around the base and they look fine for now. Any ideas?
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I have been having the same issue with my plants. I have lost 3 pepper plants 2 tomatos and an eggplant. I contacted our local county extension office and in their opinion it is some sort of blight. Verticulum wilt or fusarium wilt. altough i think it could also be something called early blight. It is definatly fungal in nature. Per their instructions i have started treating my remaining plants with a fungicide, specifically Daconil. This should keep the fungus from spreading to my other plants. Wether it can help plants already infected and wilting is yet to be determined. I do know that you should dispose of infected plants away from your garden. Dont compost it.
Pam M.
on Jul 24, 2015
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This is probably due to all the extra rain we have had this summer and I see your soaker hose in picture If we are blessed with rain, we do not need to water extra. if you hose is on a timer??.
Darwin Wenzler
on Jul 25, 2015
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Look like a fungus problem, take the picture to your local Master Gardeners or County extension office. Fungus maybe in your soil and they can guide you correctly. Good Luck
Darwin Wenzler
on Jul 26, 2015
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anne fenske winnipeg,mb,cdn- this is a fungus, got it on my seedlings once; from too much moisture. Take a stick or small fork and scratch away gently and apply Cinnamon, which is a anti bacteria for plants. Won't hurt them. This type of pepper & tomatoes are susceptible to this mold . Hope it helps.
Anne fenske
on Jul 29, 2015
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Thanks for advice, will have to try that.
R.V.R. Farris
on Jul 29, 2015
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Neem oil is my new go to for mildew and bugs. I love it, and it's okay for all your plants; veggies and flowers.
Dianne Ballesty
on Aug 01, 2015
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