Rosaleen Carvill asked 15 years ago
my broad bean pods and stems are covered with black spots. some of the beans are also infected what has happened them should i remove all of them mow and what should i do with the stalks any solutions please many thanks
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
This is probably chocolate spot fungus, and there is no control but to remove and bury the affectd plants.
When growing broad beans, do not over-use compost as it makes the plants very soft, and try to encourage air movement as the fungus likes damp conditions.
