![]() Updated April 13, 2023.įire blight is an important disease affecting pear and apple. If blight does show up, don’t panic, it can be fixed with a bit of time, a few tools, and a lot of dedication.By Tianna DuPont, Associate Professor, Washington State University Tim Smith, Washington State University Tree Fruit Extension Specialist Emeritus Ken Johnson, Professor of Plant Pathology Oregon State University Youfu Zhao, Washington State University. Take the time to understand if blight is a possible problem for your garden, and then establish the correct precautions against it. Know the region you live in and the weather that comes with it very well. The main problem is that it’s hard to tell the exact moment that blight begins to take over at the root level because it takes a while for the base of your plants to start to show signs of serious illness. Most gardeners want to put an end to blight the moment it shows up in their plants and soil. Some blight spots will appear like a target and have a yellow-tinged halo. Early blight will appear on the base of your plants in the form of round, brown, soggy circles. Those that are new to gardening might not be certain as to how blight presents itself. If your soil is blighted, fungal, and moldy, it’s time to attack the problem head-on using the methods we’ve mentioned here. Before proceeding, make sure that your choice is safe for your family and as environmentally friendly as possible.Įventually, yes, blight in the soil will kill the plants you’ve worked so hard to keep alive. To effectively rid your garden soil of blight, you’ll want to apply store-bought chemicals, rotate your plants, repot your plants, or try the solarization method. Also, the microorganisms that cause blight won’t have much to feed on with your plants removed.įrequently Asked Questions About How to Get Rid of Blight in Soil ![]() This complete removal will give the ground time to dry out and essentially heal from blight. This rotational process is a lot of work, but it does assist in getting rid of blight.Īnother way to stop blight and damage your plants is to remove your plants from the blighted soil altogether and plant them in pots. If chemicals aren’t your thing, and you feel that solarization won’t work for you, you can regularly rotate your plants within your garden to prevent the spores of blight from setting in. Many gardening stores sell OTC methods for eliminating blight, and they will instruct you on how to apply the chemicals safely and securely. If solarization is a bit too involved for you, or you feel your garden is much too large to pull it off successfully, you can use chemicals or simply remove and pot your plants.
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