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- Combat diseases with mint by natural means
- Minzerost - diagnosis and treatment at a glance
- Mildew on mint - this increases the chances of recovery
- Tips & Tricks
Combat diseases with mint by natural means
Although mint has a natural resistance, it is not completely immune to disease. The symptoms of the symptoms and the means by which the plant can be cured are explained in the following lines.
Minzerost - diagnosis and treatment at a glance
Within the large genus of rust fungi, one species has specialized in the infestation of mints. The spores of Puccinia Menthae are active throughout the growing season, with humid and warm weather increasing the risk of infection. The symptoms manifest as brown spots on the leaves and withering shoots. Since the use of chemical preparations does not make sense, the following natural control methods are possible:
Subsequently, the bed is repeatedly poured with field horsetail broth to strengthen the new shoot.
Mildew on mint - this increases the chances of recovery
The spores of mildew are omnipresent in the herb garden. As soon as temperatures rise in early summer, the disease spreads. In the early stage, a floury-white patina appears on the upper and lower sides of the foliage. In the further course, the coating turns dirty-brown, the leaves wither and fall off. Thanks to the vigor of mint, the chances of a cure are good. How to proceed:
It is important to note that liquid products are always sprayed on the undersides and tops of the leaves. Extend the treatment to neighboring plants, because mildew spores are not picky. The clippings have nothing to look for on the compost, because from here the pathogens immediately start looking for more victims.
Tips & Tricks
Appear on the mint leaves dark brown to black spots, in connection with aphids and hosts of ants, it concerns Rußtaupilz. The lice serve as transmitters of the disease, so that only a double-track fight comes into question. In view of the high cost, we recommend in this case the immediate pruning of the entire mint.
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