An experienced gardener knows that the needles on trees turn brown not only due to natural processes.
Despite the fact that pine needles are considered stronger and more resistant to external factors, they are still susceptible to diseases.
Today we would like to draw attention to the disease fusarium and basic methods of combating this disease.
Let us pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
How to fight fusarium
First, this disease affects the root system, and then the fungus enters the vascular system of the tree, preventing the access of nutrients.
The disease is especially dangerous for seedlings and young trees. How to fight fusarium.
- Unfortunately, in a severe stage it is almost impossible to cure the plant - you will have to uproot and burn the tree, and also remove the root ball.
- You should only buy healthy seedlings without signs of disease.
- Soak the root system of recently purchased plants in a solution of "Fitosporin-M".