How to Combat Root Rot in Beans

Root rot is a serious condition that can cause plant deterioration, such as wilting and yellowing or even death in plants. The culprit behind this is fungi present in the soil. Some growing practices aid in the proliferation of these fungi and other practices help keep the effects at a minimum. If you are growing beans and want success, you must be aware of this disease and how to prevent it.

Tiller
Peat moss
Sand

Instructions

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  Till soil to at least a foot deep before planting. This allows better drainage beneath the roots; otherwise, soil compaction may prevent aeration and allow fungi to proliferate in the soil. Add sand or peat moss to heavy soils to create better drainage -- how much you'll need to add depends on your soil.
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  Buy bean seeds pretreated with a fungicide and plant them only after the soil has warmed to at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
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  Keep bean plants well spaced, following the package recommendations. Avoid applying nitrogen fertilizers at the time of planting.
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  Keep your bean plants healthy by watering them enough to keep the soil moist; however, do not allow the plants to sit in puddles of water.
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  Remove and discard plant debris from the area after harvest. Rotate crops so you do not plant beans in the same area for more than three years in a row.

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