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Pea Leaves Turning White - Why?

11 years ago

I have some Little Marvel peas that were doing quite nicely. I was gone for 5 days and came back to find all the leaves turning white. My neighbor said we had high winds but I wouldn't think that would cause it. Is it a fungus or disease? This is my first year with peas. Thanks for any help. Jake.

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cindy_ga
11 years ago
Sorry, but it's probably downey mildew. Peas and squash seem to get it in my garden as soon as the weather starts getting hot and humid. There's some fungicides you can try, but usually (for me) the plants stop producing once the mildew gets going, so I pull them and put them in the burn pile instead of compost. Sorry.
Jake158
Original Author
11 years ago
Cindy - Thank you for the response and info. Yes, it got hot while I was away with high wind, the old Oklahona blast furnace. I pulled them and burned them like you suggested. Thanks again. Jake.
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cindy_ga
11 years ago
Hi Jake,

Glad to help. Sorry about your peas! I have to plant mine really early to avoid them dying from mildew or just being cooked on the vine!

Cindy

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