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Basil disease #874711

Asked June 25, 2024, 8:58 PM EDT

Hi This is spreading across my yard to different containers and attacking my basil. What is it and how do I treat it? Thank you!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Daniel,

Ahhh, it looks like fungus is among us. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you. All this rain and humidity are causing lots of fungal issues. Once your plant has it , it's pretty hard to fix the problem. I think you have Leaf Spot;

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/PP113

I have switched to growing different types of basil like Thai and Cinnamon that don't get fungal issues. I do have a friend that grows basil in pots and has no problems. I think they get much more air circulation.

I would cut off all diseased areas and try to get as much air circulation around the plants as possible. I'd start harvesting the good leaves and buy new plants to place in a different spot.

Sorry,

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 26, 2024, 9:43 PM EDT
Thank you.  

On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 8:43 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 26, 2024, 10:23 PM EDT

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