Phytophthora Blight

About Phytophthora Blight

This soilborne disease causes dark, water-soaked lesions on stems, leaves, and fruit, often rapidly leading to plant collapse. It primarily affects vegetables and ornamentals in Middle Tennessee gardens, especially in wet, poorly drained soils common around Franklin and Columbia. Managing drainage and avoiding overhead watering can help reduce Phytophthora blight outbreaks.

Phytophthora Blight is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Phytophthora Blight regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.