Parsley is one of the herbs that react particularly sensitively and quickly to poor locations and care errors. The herb develops yellow or white spots and causes the leaves to droop or dry out. What can be the causes of white spots?
Why does my parsley have white spots?
White spots on parsley leaves can be caused by mildew, sunburn, waterlogging or depleted soil. To solve the problem, pay attention to suitable site conditions, avoid waterlogging and apply appropriate fertilizer if necessary.
Possible causes of white spots
- Mildew
- Sunburn
- Waterlogging
- Leached Earth
Mildew on parsley
If a white coating forms on the top of the leaves that gives a velvety impression, it is usually powdery mildew. If the undersides of the leaves are affected, downy mildew has occurred.
The coating is caused by various fungi. They mainly occur in an unfavorable location that is usually too humid.
You can try to control mildew with a spray solution made from milk, water and s alt. Make sure the plant is not kept too wet.
Sunburn
It occurs when you hold the parsley behind a glass pane on the windowsill. The window glass acts like a burning glass, so that the leaves get white spots.
In the open field, a location that is too sunny is to blame if white spots form. Although parsley likes light, it cannot tolerate direct sunlight.
Waterlogging
Moisture accumulating on the roots is the death of every parsley plant. It responds by drooping its leaves, prompting many gardeners to water them extra.
The leaves also turn whitish. Make sure that no waterlogging can form and water less.
Leached Earth
Parsley gets white spots and doesn't grow if the soil is too depleted or infested with soil pests.
Never plant parsley in a location where other umbelliferous plants have grown in the last three to four years.
The earth first has to recover and form new nutrients. In addition, the planting break deprives pests of their breeding ground.
Tips & Tricks
If the parsley first develops white and then yellow spots outdoors, this is usually due to a lack of magnesium or molybdenum in the soil. Obtain suitable fertilizers from specialist retailers that are specifically suitable for parsley. If you keep it in a pot, you should replace the soil.
