Non-Chemical Management
- Plant resistant varieties. Many common pole beans are very susceptible.
- Space plantings to improve air circulation.
- Avoid overhead watering. Irrigate in the morning so that plants can dry as quickly as possible.
- Remove plant debris from the garden. Destroy or discard (do not compost) diseased materials.
- Rotate crops yearly. Do not plant beans in the same location each year.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!