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Pepper care requirements
water
Regularly; keep soil moist. Slightly drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Rich, well-draining soil. pH 6.0–6.8.
light
Full sun — 8+ hours.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Pepper
Sudden wilting that doesn't recover with watering, sometimes with dark, water-soaked lesions on stems and a foul smell from cut stem tissue.
help
Common causes in Pepper
Bacterial pathogens enter through wounds or root damage and spread through the plant's vascular system, often thriving in warm, wet soil conditions.
healing
How to treat bacterial wilt in Pepper
There is often no effective cure once bacterial wilt is established — remove and destroy the affected plant to prevent spread to nearby plants.
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Preventing bacterial wilt in Pepper
Avoid wounding roots or stems during care, rotate planting locations yearly, and ensure good soil drainage.