Fusarium wilt shows up again.. remove plant?

[windclimber]

The dreaded Fusarium has showed up on one of the Giant varietys I am growing... Slankard....

Classic signs,.... distinct bright yellowing on one side only of the leaf, and plant on the lowest branches.

Complete yellowing of one branch and complete wilting.

Should I pull it very carefully as to not spread in the garden and other plants close by?

Will it's removal increase chances for the others close by?
I have noticed topshoots on nearby plant wilting in the heat of the day and then recovering......gettin kinda nervous.

Tom

[Love2Troll]

I live just north of KCI and have the same problem year after year.

Noticed that you had no replies. Maybe the answer is in a FAQ?

Sungold cherry is the most resistant variety that I've found.

Good luck!

[windclimber]

Thanks L2T :

I let it go and have seen no more evidence so far....whewww.

One year , after I tilled deeply, it showed up and killed nearly every plant in the garden , especially on the west side.

No reason for direction it was just more prevelent there I believe.

I add compost from Missouri Organic on 40 Hiway every year . Plant a cover crop and foliar feed and soil drench with a compost tea.

So far, thank the Lord, it hasn't killed anything yet.

Tom

[shelleybean]

Fusarium is a fungus in your soil. If you have it in one part of your garden, it's likely all over. Some varieties handle it better than others. If it's really severe, it can kill your plant, but other plants can hang on for quite a while and still produce a lot of fruit. I have pulled two Galina's this season with it but all my Stump of the World are still doing pretty well. I think your best bet is to find resistant varieties. That's easy with hybrids because you can just look for F or FF in the name. With heirlooms, you need to ask around or just experiment and see what does well for you. I can tell you that Stump of the World and Elfie handle it well for me. I have also heard Cherokee Purple does well with fusarium. Good luck.

[Love2Troll]

It might make a difference as to what type of fusarium is doing the killing? I usually have several species and many varieties of peppers growing right next to the tomatoes and they have never been affected. Cherokee Purple didn't last any longer than any other variety for me. It might matter as to seed source? Aunt Gertie's Gold showed some resistance.