Fall Fungal Disease Prevention for Gardens

Why Fall Fungi Are Dangerous

Cool moisture creates ideal fungal conditions.

Common Diseases

• Powdery Mildew: White leaf coating
• Botrytis: Gray mold on damaged tissue
• Root Rot: Wilting despite moist soil
• Leaf Spot: Dark splash-spread lesions

Prevention

Space for airflow. Water at soil level. Remove fallen leaves. Apply copper fungicide early fall.

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