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Anthracnose in Borlotti Beans
How to identify and treat anthracnose in Borlotti Beans.
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Borlotti Beans care requirements
water
Keep soil evenly moist; water 1–1.5 inches per week; reduce water as pods mature
soil
Well-draining loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0; fertile soil with added compost
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily); essential for flowering and pod development
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Borlotti Beans
- fiber_manual_recordDark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature fruit drop
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Common causes in Borlotti Beans
Caused by Colletotrichum species. Spreads in warm, wet conditions.
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How to treat anthracnose in Borlotti Beans
Remove infected material. Apply copper-based fungicide.
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Preventing anthracnose in Borlotti Beans
Crop rotation. Resistant varieties. Avoid overhead irrigation.