Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

312 What is Fusarium Wilt? (And Why You Don't Want It!)

02.27.2024 - By Fred HoffmanPlay

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Question from listener Linda: "We have fusarium wilt in our garden. We are putting in raised beds in April. What kind of barrier should go in at the bottom of the beds to prevent the wilt getting into the raised bed?" Fusarium wilt is a fungal disease that is widespread. Plants that contract it start getting yellowing leaves, and that's usually followed by the death of the entire plant. Fusarium can infect many more plants than tomatoes. The list includes trees, shrubs,...

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