All seed used in transplant production, as well as, any transplants brought into the greenhouse should be certified ‘clean’ or disease-free. Important diseases such as Bacterial leaf spot of tomato and pepper can cause major problems in transplant production if introduced in the greenhouse. [Read more…]
March 19, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Pathogens that Cause Damping-off
Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is very common during the spring. Damping-off can kill seedlings before they break the soil line (pre-emergent damping-off) or kill seedlings soon after they emerge (post-emergent damping-off). Common pathogens that cause damping-off include Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spp. [Read more…]
January 28, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Presidio® Fungicide – Some Supplemental Label Uses Withdrawn
Valent has removed the Presidio® Fungicide Supplemental Label containing Brassica (Cole) Leafy Vegetables, Root and Tuber Vegetables, Carrot, Potato, and a 30-day rotation interval for Wheat. [Read more…]
