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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
Wilting and yellowing starting on one side of the plant, with stunted growth and brown streaking visible inside the stem when cut.
help
Common causes in Pepper
Caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum, which enters through the roots and blocks water transport, often persisting in soil for years once established.
healing
How to treat fusarium wilt in Pepper
There is no cure once infected — remove and destroy the affected plant to prevent the fungus spreading further in the soil.
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Preventing fusarium wilt in Pepper
Rotate where peppers are grown each year, use fresh potting soil for container peppers, and choose fusarium-resistant varieties where available.