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Brown spots on Pepper plants #798674

Asked June 29, 2022, 6:50 PM EDT

What is happening to my three pepper plants? See pictures of brown spots & leaves are dying. They are three different types. This seemed to start as soon as it got hot... Do I throw these away and plant new ones??

Dodge County Minnesota

Expert Response

i'm afraid your plants are too far gone to save. I believe they have a blight or virus. You need to dispose of the plants and the soil in the pots. Then disinfect your pots with a solution of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Rinse that out thoroughly, fill with fresh potting soil and you can put in new plants. Also, any gardening gloves or implements used for the peppers should be disinfected with the same solution to avoid infecting new plants. You can check out possibilities at this link:
What's wrong with my plant? : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension (umn.edu)

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 29, 2022, 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks for your response.

Can this Virus/Blight spread to my tomato plants that are close??

Bernice

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The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2022, 10:23 PM EDT

If this should happen again, to a new pepper plant, can I treat it with something??