How to get rid of powdery mildew in your plant

One of the best parts about having a garden in the summer is to see your plants grow throughout the season. However, if one day you are looking at the garden and notice white circular spots on the leaves, or if they appear to be dusted with flour, you may be dealing with powdery mildew.

Powdery mildew is not really something you want to mess with, as it not only harms the plants, but can also spread and infect others in the garden. Here’s what you need to know about powdery mildew and how to get rid of it.

What is powdery mildew?

Powdery mildew Fungal disease It looks like the plants are sprinkled with flour or baby powder. The white powder begins with circular spots and eventually spreads over the entire leaf. It may also include the lower part of the leaf. Powdery mildew can cause leaves and buds to deform, twist, break, and turn yellow and dry.

How to prevent the spread of powdery mildew

The key to getting rid of powdery mildew is to do it as soon as you see it It. Unfortunately, when the fungus gets the plant and goes home in the leaves, there is not much that can be done to save the plant. That said, you can (and should) do what you can to prevent it from spreading to other plants in your garden.

by Farmers AlmanacThe way to do that is to remove all infected leaves, stems and fruits from the plant and throw them in the trash or burn them. Don’t just throw the clippings into the woods or piles of compost. Then the fungus may continue to spread. Then, after pruning, take time to sterilize the scissors with rubbing alcohol to prevent infection with other plants.

How to get rid of powdery mildew

As mentioned earlier, the most important part is catching powdery mildew early. Therefore, it is most likely to get rid of powdery mildew.Here are some ways, courtesy Farmers Almanac:

Spray the plants with water

Mold spores cannot withstand rain or water because they cannot germinate or grow when the leaves of the plant are wet. Therefore, spraying the plants with water at least once a week (which you may be doing anyway) can keep powdery mildew away.

DIY spray

Many veteran gardeners have their favorite DIY formula to get rid of powdery mildew. Some contain ingredients like vinegar and baking soda that can burn your plants, so first test the spray in a small area before covering your entire garden with it. Some are included:

• 1 tablespoon baking soda + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid + 1 gallon of water
• 4 tablespoons of baking soda + 2 tablespoons of Murphy’s oil soap 1 gallon of water
• 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar + 1 gallon of water
• 1 to 10 milk
• 1 cup of mouthwash + 3 cups of water

Neem oil

Neem oil Organic disinfectant It can be purchased separately and mixed with water as instructed, or mixed with a premixed spray. Follow the instructions on the label to get rid of powdery mildew from the garden.