Chili refers to peppers that are characterized by their particular spiciness. The large selection of chilli is ideal for growing plants with the desired spiciness in the garden. However, when growing and caring for it, you must pay attention to fungal diseases such as mildew.
How do I recognize powdery mildew and downy mildew on chili plants?
When infected with powdery mildew, chili plants showa white, powdery coating on the tops of the leaves. This can be easily wiped off the leaves. Downy mildew can be recognized by yellow to reddish-brown spots on the top.
How can I treat powdery mildew on chili plants?
The most important measure for powdery mildew and downy mildew on chili plants isRemoving the affected parts of the plant In the case of powdery mildew, you can use a home remedy such as milk or baking powder to treat the plants to prevent it from spreading further. You can treat your plants with garlic decoction to combat downy mildew. Fighting mildew by spraying home remedies should be repeated for several weeks. You should avoid artificial pesticides in your own garden.
How can I prevent powdery mildew on chilies?
To prevent powdery mildew and downy mildew, you should pay close attention to therequirements of the plants so that they grow he althy and strong. A sunny location with permeable, humus-rich soil is ideal. Chili plants need a lot of moisture but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Water the plants regularly with small amounts to combat powdery mildew. Place the plants in the soil at least 40 cm apart. This allows the chilies to dry better after exposure to moisture and prevents downy mildew.
Which remedies have a preventive effect against mildew?
To prevent mildew on chili peppers, you cantreat them with field horsetail tea This preparation contains a lot of silica, which strengthens the cell walls of the plants. To ensure that the silica is also available to the plants, you should pay close attention to the cooking time when preparing tea from field horsetail. You can either add the finished tea to the water for irrigation or dilute it with water and spray it directly onto the plant. Spraying with milk also helps against the fungus.
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Resistant chili varieties
A good precaution is to grow mildew-resistant varieties. The Chili Clementine (R) is relatively resistant to mildew. A preventive spray of home remedies such as field horsetail tea is still recommended.
