There are several types of Botrytis Blight and the most common forms thrive in cool rainy weather.
Botrytis Blight can attack all parts of the plant except the roots. Common symptoms include:
• Brown plant tissue
• Blights bumps or cankers
• Fruit or bulb rot or end rot
If left untreated, blight can cause rapid dispersement and possibly death of the plant. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide will ensure your plants are healthy all season long.
Botrytis Blight, which is sometimes known as gray mold, is a fungal disease. Blight is a rapid and complete chlorosis or browning and then death of plant tissues. There are several types of Botrytis Blight and the most common forms thrive in cool rainy weather.
Typically Botritis Blight is brown or spotted plant “dust” that may have silver spores on the dead or dying tissue. It can affect any part of the plant except the roots. While this is a possibly deathly disease for your plant, you can ensure the long term health of your plant by using a product such as Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide to treat blight on first appearance.
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