Control Southern Blight On Pepper, Tomatoes and Eggplants
This disease may be prevented by using a physical barrier to prevent the fungus from coming in contact with stems at the soil surface.
Southern blight is a common problem on tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers in
Georgia when the weather begins to warm.
A physical barrier…
This disease may be prevented by using a physical barrier to prevent the fungus from coming in contact with stems at the soil surface. This protective barrier is accomplished by cutting aluminum foil in pieces 4 x 6 inches. Stems of these plants should be loosely wrapped in the mid-portion. Do not cover the roots or the tops.
Protects against worms too.
These plants should then be planted so that one-half the aluminum foil is above and one-half of the aluminum foil below the soil surface. This will prevent the fungus from moving in at soil level. It also provides protection against cut worm damage.
Cultivate carefully around plants…
When controlling weeds by cultivation or hoeing, do not move soil above the aluminum foil so that it comes in contact with the stem. Doing so will allow the fungus to move in at that point.
For more information on controlling Southern Blight on pepper, tomatoes, and eggplants, contact your local County Extension Office.
