Remove debris (dead leaves and plant material infected by the bacteria). After that, till (turn under) your soil. Rotate the planting location to the opposite side of the garden. When you water, use drip irrigation if possible. Covering the soil around your plants with plastic mulch or landscape fabric can also help prevent the bacteria from being splashed onto the plant.

Do you save your seed from year to year? If so, stop. When purchasing new seed, select those cultivars described to be resistant to leaf spot and other pepper diseases. Plus, follow Brandon’s important advice.