A common fungal disease that attacks the vascular system, Fusarium wilt is a common foe to tomatoes, tobacco, legumes, cucurbits, sweet potatoes, and bananas. This disease usually causes drooping and yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, defoliation, marginal necrosis (browning of leaf edges), and death. As a soil-borne pathogen, it can live in soils for long periods of time (making rotational cropping ineffective against control) and is spread through infected plant matter. Make sure your soil is well-draining with no standing or stagnant water and destroy infected organic matter (do NOT compost!) to contain and avoid Fusarium wilt in your garden. We recommend choosing wilt-resistant varietals and cultivars if growing in hot, wet climates.
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