Managing Rust Disease: Keep Your Plants Free from Rust Spots 🍂
Rust disease is a common fungal issue that causes orange or brown spots on leaves. Here’s how to prevent and treat rust in your garden.
1. Proper Spacing: Ensure good air circulation between plants.
2. Watering Techniques: Water at the base to keep foliage dry.
3. Remove Infected Parts: Prune and dispose of infected leaves and stems.
4. Fungicidal Sprays: Use organic fungicidal sprays like sulfur or neem oil.
5. Resistant Varieties: Plant rust-resistant varieties.
Tips:
- Regularly inspect plants for early signs of rust and take action immediately.
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent the spread of fungal spores.
- Rotate crops to prevent the buildup of rust pathogens in the soil.