How Do Plants Get Blight

Blight spreads by fungal spores that are carried by insects, wind, water and animals from infected plants, and then deposited on soil. The disease requires moisture to progress, so when dew or rain comes in contact with fungal spores in the soil, they reproduce.

How can you prevent blight?

To prevent blight, plant your potatoes in a breezy spot with plenty of space between plants, and treat with fungicide before blight appears. It’s also important to rotate crops regularly to prevent build up of the disease in the soil, and to remove and destroy infected plants and tubers as soon as blight develops.

How do you treat blight?

1. Remove infected plant portions. The most essential aspect of treating blight is to remove and destroy any affected area of the tomato plant. …
2. Use fungicide. Utilizing a fungicide is one key way you can address your blight problem. …
3. Add mulch to the soil.