Southern blight will cause leaves to suddenly wilt, foliage will yellow and the stem will turn brown. Use overhead irrigation to wash the fungus off the plant, and plant the okra as early in the season as possible. Powdery mildew will appear as a powdery white covering on the leaves, and the patches may then cover the entire plant. To prevent this, use disease-free seed, plant resistant varieties and fumigate the soil. To prevent this disease, practice crop rotation and avoid water stress by utilizing proper irrigation.įusarium wilt will cause seedling leaves to wilt and older plants can also show wilting or leaf chlorosis. Some of the common diseases affecting okra plants include charcoal rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, southern blight and more.Ĭharcoal rot will cause discoloration in the stem at the soil line, and it also can create cankers on the stem. Hand pick the loopers from the plants or apply Bacillus thuringiensis to kill the younger larvae. To prevent them, use floating row covers, apply kaolin clay and if necessary, use an insecticide.Ĭabbage loopers will create holes in the leaves that can vary in size, and the caterpillars are pale green with white lines. These beetles will overwinter in the soil. You can also apply Entrust SC.Ĭucumber beetles are spotted yellow beetles that cause stunted seedlings and damaged leaves, as well as plants exhibiting signs of bacterial wilt and will scar the okra. Monitor the plants for signs or larvae or eggs, and apply Bacillus thuringiensis if you notice an infestation. To organically control this issue, apply Bacillus thuringiensis.Ĭorn earworms will cause damage to the leaves, buds, flowers and pods of the okra plant. Shallow wounds also can appear on the fruit. They feed heavily as larvae and cause skeleontized leaves.
Insects affecting okra plants include armyworms, corn earworms, cucumber beetles, cabbage loopers and more.Īrmyworms will cause closely grouped and irregular holes in the leaves of the okra plant. Okra can fall victim to several pests and diseases. Different plants are susceptible to different types of pests and diseases, and it is important to make yourself aware so you can keep a watchful eye and also take any preventative methods to keep your plants safe throughout their lifespan. When growing vegetables, it is always exciting to care for the plant throughout its growing phase and then harvest it for delicious recipes later on, but one thing to watch out for is pests and diseases.
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