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Bean leaves show slimy substance

10 years ago

I have bean plants potted in two separate pots. I set is doing excellent, with big green leaves and big beans. The other set is stunted, showing signs of leaf and bean damage, with tiny spots on the leaves and a slimy gel-like substance on them.

The other day, I saw a snail on one of the leaves, which I promptly removed. The slimy substance seems to have persisted, though I don't see any more snail infestation. The plants also continue to be stunted with very little growth. I don't know if it is due to some kind of disease, and so need some pointers from the pros here.

Please help.

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Ashish Kalani
Original Author
10 years ago
Closeup view of the leaves..
Ashish Kalani
Original Author
10 years ago
One more picture..
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seysonn
10 years ago
Just try to get rid of the snails/slugs. The slimy substance is the "foot print " of the snails. If you are concerned, just wash it off with spray bottle filled with water.
But the main thing is to kill and/or keep the snails away.
sunnibel7 Md 7
10 years ago
Iron phosphate pellets will work for the snails and are considered organic. They come in various brands like Sluggo, Escar-go, and the one I have is Slug Magic (which brings some amusing pictures to mind). The slime trail left behind isn't anything to worry about and actually was a very helpful clue to the nature of your pest. Cheers!

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