no1wink
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banana pepper spots

We live in NE Arkansas and have a banana pepper plant in a container. It seems to be doing very well, many flowers and 1/2 dozen or so peppers already growing. We have noticed some of the leaves have little black spots on them, they do not rub off. Is this harmful to the plant?

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It would be helpful to see a photo or two. Or try providing as detailed description as possible.

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TomatoNut95
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Hello! I've grown sweet banana before, and am growing it again this year. Black spots on the leaves? Please provide a picture if you can. Examine your plants closely to see if you notice any insects.

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here are 2 photos of the spots
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Hmm. I'm hoping it's not a bacterial spottting...

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I'm wondering if it may be baterical spots. I suggest you pinch off the infected leaves right away, and if you can, separate the plant from others to keep the disease from spreading to any of your others.

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thank all of you for your help. :D



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