Today "gray decay" - phytophthora - is, perhaps, the most widespread disease of peppery seedling. Phytophthora - fungal disease. It affects all bodies of plant and can lead to his death. Why pepper decays?
The causative agent of phytophthora is the phytopathogenic mushroom. As a rule, infection occurs when using of the infected water for watering. Also the infection can be postponed for footwear or the agricultural tool together with soil particles from the infected sites of the area. Disputes of phytopathogenic mushroom can keep viability within several years.
The phytophthora develops during the entire period of vegetation. However, most often, it is shown only after blossoming. It is possible to recognize disease on the wet decay which is formed on the basis of stalk.
On leaves the disease is shown in the form of the watery, quickly increasing in sizes damages, gradually gaining brown color and "corrugated" surface. At severe infection the leaves of plant turn yellow and disappear. On fruits of pepper there are brown hilly spots surrounded with pale green aura. In process of spread of disease of spot increase and extend deep into fruit. The increased humidity, big differences of daytime and night time temperatures and also excessively push fit contribute to the development of pathological process. For prevention of disease it is recommended to follow several rules. Land pepper far away from landings of tomato and potatoes since these plants are very subject to phytophthora. It is recommended to make planting of plant to the raised beds for providing good drainage. Before crops it is necessary to take pepper seeds in 1% potassium permanganate solution. It is necessary to maintain seeds, at least, 20 minutes. At approach of the first night cold weather it is necessary to cover plants for the night with film. Regularly spray pepper with fungicides - for example, 1% the Bordeaux mix. Also it is recommended to apply garlic infusion to spraying. For preparation of mix it is necessary to collect about 150 grams of dry garlic peel and to draw it 10 liters of water within 24-36 hours.