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Botrytis Blight in Basil Lemon
How to identify and treat botrytis blight in Basil Lemon.
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Basil Lemon care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining; water when top inch feels dry. Sensitive to drought and overwatering.
soil
Rich, well-draining potting soil or garden soil with compost; pH 6.0–7.0.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); partial afternoon shade in very hot climates to prevent leaf scorch.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Basil Lemon
- fiber_manual_recordFuzzy grey-brown mould on flowers, leaves, or stems
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots that turn brown and mushy
- fiber_manual_recordBlighted flower buds that fail to open
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Common causes in Basil Lemon
Caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), which thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation, often spreading rapidly on damaged or ageing plant tissue.
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How to treat botrytis blight in Basil Lemon
Remove and destroy all affected plant material immediately, improve airflow around the plant, and apply a fungicide labelled for Botrytis if the infection is spreading.
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Preventing botrytis blight in Basil Lemon
Avoid overhead watering and overcrowding, water at soil level, deadhead spent flowers promptly, and ensure good ventilation, especially in humid weather.