Source: Syngenta.
Prevention is the key to disease control. Once the disease has started in a field, control is very difficult, especially during wet weather. Here are some tips to prevent bacterial spot:
- Avoid sprinkler irrigation
- Produce plants in sterilized soil
- Avoid fields that have been planted with peppers or tomatoes within one year
- Rotate with a non-host crop
- Remove and discard fall plants, followed by deep tilling
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