Control measure for pepper diseases during raining seasons

[Emmanuel]

Pls my pepper has been affected by diseases and they have affected many plantsuch as Tomatoes spotted wilt virus, bacteria leaf spot ,fruit rot etc.pls any remedy, I just applied manxozeb (z force) but I ve not noticed any changes?

[FarmTech]

Post pictures to help us guide you better. Meanwhile, apply a systemic fungicide. Mancozeb is a contact fungicide and it protects plants before the fungi enters the plant. Once they are in, manco will not stop them. Normally, it is good to apply both a systemic and contact fungicide before diseases appear. Some systemic fungicides include metalaxyl (Bluebolt, CocoaForce) and Hexaconazole (Control Total).
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[Emmanuel]

Post pictures to help us guide you better. Meanwhile, apply a systemic fungicide. Mancozeb is a contact fungicide and it protects plants before the fungi enters the plant. Once they are in, manco will not stop them. Normally, it is good to apply both a systemic and contact fungicide before diseases appear. Some systemic fungicides include metalaxyl (Bluebolt, CocoaForce) and Hexaconazole (Control Total).
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See http://farmersjoint.com/thread-28681.html and http://farmersjoint.com/thread-28687.html

Thanks ,I will do that

[Emmanuel]

Thanks ,I will do that

[FarmTech]

Those leaf distortions look like a viral disease to me. Uproot and destroy plants with that symptoms. The spots on the leaves is bacteria leaf spot. I once encountered it with my peeper seedlings. I used burgundy' mixture, mancozeb and hexaconazole to fight it, combined with prunning affected leaves and throwing them out of the farm. It eventually disappeared with the coming of dry season. Normally, it would be difficult to control it in the rainy season. It can be seedborne too. Where did you buy your seeds?

[Kiwi]

@Op. What type of pepper is this?

[Emmanuel]

Those leaf distortions look like a viral disease to me. Uproot and destroy plants with that symptoms. The spots on the leaves is bacteria leaf spot. I once encountered it with my peeper seedlings. I used burgundy' mixture, mancozeb and hexaconazole to fight it, combined with prunning affected leaves and throwing them out of the farm. It eventually disappeared with the coming of dry season. Normally, it would be difficult to control it in the rainy season. It can be seedborne too. Where did you buy your seeds?

Actually I bought seedlings from local farmers and not seeds.Besides do u know any company brand name of hexaconazole,and burgundy...I went to the market yesterday in Ondo state, nigeria,asking for hexaconazole....it was a very strange language to them .they just told me e no dey.... Thanks for your quick reply..

[FarmTech]

Actually I bought seedlings from local farmers and not seeds.Besides do u know any company brand name of hexaconazole,and burgundy...I went to the market yesterday in Ondo state, nigeria,asking for hexaconazole....it was a very strange language to them .they just told me e no dey.... Thanks for your quick reply..

Hat Track and Control Total for Hexaconazole. I make Burgundy's mixture myself. Here is an instruction from wikipedia: "Burgundy mixture is made by combining dissolved copper sulphate and dissolved sodium carbonate. Dissolved copper sulphate ratios generally range from 1:1 to 1:18. Sodium carbonate is generally added in higher quantities and at a dissolved ratio of 1:1.5."
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How many plants do you have? And how is your yield like.

[Emmanuel]

Hat Track and Control Total for Hexaconazole. I make Burgundy's mixture myself. Here is an instruction from wikipedia: "Burgundy mixture is made by combining dissolved copper sulphate and dissolved sodium carbonate. Dissolved copper sulphate ratios generally range from 1:1 to 1:18. Sodium carbonate is generally added in higher quantities and at a dissolved ratio of 1:1.5."
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How many plants do you have? And how is your yield like.

I have like 6000 stands.... I got the seedlings from two different sources, the first part is fruiting very well, I think it's not really affected by diseases because it has over grown ,some were already flowering before I trans planted them and it survived with less attract by diseases ,but the other one a transplanted at a early stage were seriously affected by fungi and virus...but I think it's because I  was ignorant of the precautions before I started..

[Emmanuel]

I have like 6000 stands.... I got the seedlings from two different sources, the first part is fruiting very well, I think it's not really affected by diseases because it has over grown ,some were already flowering before I trans planted them and it survived with less attract by diseases ,but the other one a transplanted at a early stage were seriously affected by fungi and virus...but I think it's because I  was ignorant of the precautions before I started..

The 1:1 to 1:18 coppersulphate mixing  ratio is not clear.. I think i can get cuso4 salt directly from chemical shops or pls explain better

[FarmTech]

The 1:1 to 1:18 coppersulphate mixing  ratio is not clear.. I think i can get cuso4 salt directly from chemical shops or pls explain better

Ok here is a simpler explanation: To make 1% burgundy mixture,
1. measure out 100g copper sulphate (CuSO4) and mix it in 5L of water.
2. measure out 125g of washing soda and mix in 5L water.
3. Slowly add the washing soda solution into the CuSO4 solution while stirring.
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To make 0.5% mix, use 50g CuSO4 in 5L water and 62.5g washing soda in 5L water.
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Start with the 0.5% mix and then later switch to the 1% mix. One good thing about this fungicide is that it stick to leaves strongly and rain will find it very difficult to wash out. Don't combine it in the same tank with other pesticides because of incompatibility. Use it before disease appear because it is a contact fungicide.
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Have you destroyed those peppers with viral symptoms?

[FarmTech]

Yes you can get both CuSO4 and washing soda from chemical shops.

[Emmanuel]

Yes you can get both CuSO4 and washing soda from chemical shops.

Yes I have removed those plants with virus infections... Thanks for the information

[FarmTech]

Welcome. In case of next time, fertilize well. A well fertilized plant can handle pests and diseases better. Apply 1 or 2 handful of manure weekly, the more the better. Also apply chemical fertilizer every 2 weeks or so. Next, spray fungicides and insecticides every 5-7 days depending on pests and disease pressure in your area.