A website for gardeners has published a piece about how to control lima bean pod blight. This is a disease caused by a fungus. Its spores attack the lima bean pods, carried by wind or water. The article describes symptoms of the disease. The article recommends practicing basic cleaning of the garden as a preventative measure, including removal of weeds that may contain the fungus. It also advises rotating the crop every two years. The article advises using a fungicide with copper to attack the fungus.
Key Takeaways:
- Pod blight is a common disease for lima beans that can affect production.
- In order to avoid pod blight, ensure you are cleaning around your garden and clear areas around lima beans of any weeds and debris.
- If you have pod blight year after year, it is best to rotate another crop in for a season.
“Since the disease overwinters in crop detritus, practice good garden sanitation and clear the beds of any lingering crop debris.”
Read more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/lima-bean-pod-blight.htm