Trusted by over 1.6 million members since 2014 — why not join them?
Powdery mildew, also known as white sicknessis a fungal disease that can also affect cultivated pepper plants in the ground or in pots, causing serious problems for fans of this crop. As we have seen in the past, this fearsome problem affects plants of all kinds and, if left untreated, it is almost always capable of causing devastating damage to the entire crop.
In this article, we’ll explore the characteristics of powdery mildew on peppers, the damage it can cause, and the preventative steps you can take to protect your plants.
Characteristics of powdery mildew on peppers
Powdery mildew is an Ascomycete fungus of the family Erysiphales. The pathogens responsible for mildew are microscopic spores not visible to the naked eye, capable of attacking different species of plants, such as zuchinisthe lives the sage and, of course, the chilli pepper.
The visual manifestation of powdery mildew is a whitish patina that covers the leaves, stems and even the fruits of the plant. This disease develops in conditions of high humidity and moderate temperatures, between 20 and 27 °C, therefore typically in spring or autumn.
The post continues on our Blog: Powdery mildew on peppers: an enemy to fight
What do you think about it? Feel free to reply below!
