These resources are brought to you by the Cooperative Extension System and your Local Institution

FAQ #13281

My peas have a white, "powdery" coating that eventually causes the vine to turn brown and die. Is this powdery mildew?

Related resource areas: Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes


You have it identified. The mildew fungus has found a home on your pea vines and probably is thriving in hot, moist conditions. Little can be done to help this year's crop, but you can do some things that will help decrease mildew next year. Clean up and dispose of the infected material away from the garden. Next year, rotate this crop to another area, using seed treated with fungicide and spaced so they get plenty of air circulation.

Have a specific question? Try asking one of our Experts

Unlike most other resources on the web, we have experts from Universities around the country ready to answer your questions.

Comments

Post a comment about this topic

Please keep comments on topic. To ask a question, please use Ask an Expert. All comments are held for moderation. Comments that include profanity, personal attacks or other inappropriate material will not be posted to the site.

Did you find this page useful?

No one has rated this article yet. Why not be the first?

what is this?
not useful
very useful
 1  2  3  4  5