Rainy and at the same time warm weather may affect our plants in the garden. These are conditions that favor the development of various diseases. So we must regularly control our specimens to be able to react properly. We suggest how to recognize disturbing symptoms and how to act to save plants.
Strong rainfall lasting for many days in combination with high temperatures create ideal conditions for the development of fungal diseases. It is worth knowing that excess moisture on the leaves and in the ground means that mushroom spores germinate and infect our plants very quickly.
In addition, moisture, which is in arrears at the soil, makes it easier to attack from below, so this area of plants should be controlled. The problem of sensitivity to diseases on wet, warm days, usually appears in the case of the following specimens:
- Tomatoes and potatoes – The most serious threat to them is the potato plague, which can destroy the crops in just a few days.
- Strawberries – In this case, the problem is gray mold, attacking fruit and leaves.
- Cucumbers, pumpkins and zucchini – On them may appear powdery mildew, i.e. characteristic white raids on the leaves.
- Roses and hydrangeas – These bushes are often attacked by black spotting or gray mold.
- Abroad – They fall victim to phytophthorosis, i.e. root diseases and root neck, which during rainy, warm days can act at a very fast pace.
- and surfin – These are plants sensitive to gray mold and root rot.
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Therefore, not wanting to develop the disease on our plants, we must react quickly to the problem. Therefore, it is crucial to regularly control the condition of our specimens after the rain to notice any symptoms quickly. Thanks to this, we will prevent the disease from spreading.
The first disturbing symptoms can be Stains, discoloration, yellowing or drying of the leaves. The reason for a deeper examination of the problem is also a white or gray coating, which resembles mold and signs of rot at the base of shoots. Let us also pay attention to whether there are deformations that we have not observed in our plants before.
In the event that we notice these signals, Remove the infected leaves, fruits or flowers with a sharp and disinfected tool immediately. Let’s also use natural protection measures to make homemade preparations. In this role it will work, among others. decoction of garlic, onions, nettle or horsetail. These homemade mixtures will strengthen and reduce the development of fungal diseases. However, if we see that the problem is much bigger, It is worth reaching for ready -made fungicides and apply them according to the instructions on the packaging.
