Downy mildew Basil is bothered by few pests and diseases. The most common disease which attacks basil is downy mildew, which will kill plants.

Growing your own basil lets you always have the fragrant herb on hand. But before you embark on your basil-growing journey, get to know these common problems.

Basil can be a bit fickle. Experts offer advice to help you grow it better — plus some ideas for how to enjoy it.

The study of basil downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Peronospora belbahrii, has evolved into a multidisciplinary field that integrates molecular biology, plant pathology and genetics. Research ...

The most common disease which attacks basil is downy mildew, which will kill plants. It is characterized by yellowing leaves with a gray downy growth on the undersides.

The most common disease which attacks basil is downy mildew, which will kill plants. It is characterized by yellowing leaves with a gray downy growth on the undersides.

Relatively new sweet basil varieties such as Devotion DMR, Obsession DMR, Passion DMR, Thunderstruck DMR, Prospera Compact DMR, and Prospera are downy mildew resistant.

Generally, the higher the temperature and the lower the moisture, the faster your soil will dry out. “When the weather is cooler, you’ll probably only need to water once a week, but start checking ...

Unfortunately, all sweet varieties are very susceptible to downy mildew. Thai basil, lemon basil, lime basil, purple and spicy basils have all been found to be less susceptible.

A fungus spreading among the nation's basil crop may leave lovers of Italian and Thai food feeling a bit bland. Basil downy mildew first surfaced in the U.S. around 2007 and is slowly but surely ...

In 2007, basil downy mildew was identified in crops in Florida. “It was the first time it made its way to the United States, probably shipped in on contaminated seed,” Wyenandt says.