My Strawberry Plants are Turning Brown

Identification

• Strawberry leaf scorch is caused by a fungus and is one of the most common strawberry plant diseases in North America. This disease causes strawberry plants to turn brown and can end up destroying the plant.

Significance

• In some cases, leaf-scorched plants can still grow and produce fruit but to a lesser extent than a healthy plant. The disease weakens the strawberry plant so it is more susceptible to death by extreme temperatures or drought.

Other Causes

• Manganese and iron deficiencies in strawberry plants can also result in leaf color changes and these leaves can appear yellowish and eventually turn brown.