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It’s no surprise that potatoes are one of the most widely produced and consumed crops globally. In 2018, 368 million tons of potatoes were harvested worldwide. The United States alone is the fifth largest producer, and fourth largest consumer, of potatoes. This staple crop is packed with potassium, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, Vitamin C and B6, antioxidants and prebiotics. Therefore, a critical aspect of potato farming is how to best store them following harvest.
Pesticides that combat bacteri, fungi, mold and diseases have historically taken a heavy toll on the environment and consequently, our health and well being.
Thanks to the Grumpy Gardener for the mention of our broad-spectrum OxiDate fungicide as a viable organic option for combating Powdery Mildew on Crepe Myrtle. I invite you give his article a read for some common sense tips on preventing Powdery Mildew.
A recent article on Forbes online magazine explores Five Reasons to Eat Organic Apples: Pesticides, Healthy Communities and You, that is worth a read for those of us that consume a fair amount of apples. The reasons given are compelling and the ensuing comments are also worth a read.
An increasing number of home gardeners are looking for solutions to soil-borne diseases such as Verticillium (maple) wilt. In trees Verticillium can be hard to diagnose as symptoms are often confused with other causes such as drought stress or compacted soil. If the tree is exhibiting die-back of branches or leaf scorch there may be a possibility that these symptoms could be caused by Verticillium. To make a sure determination of the cause of the symptoms make a slanted cut in the affected branch below where the tree is wilted or scorched.
Plant diseases can be grouped into 3 main microscopic categories: bacterial, viral and fungal. Here is some information to keep in mind about these common plant diseases and the preventative steps that can be taken to defend against them.
We had an inquiry from a customer applying our OxiDate RTS on powdery mildew at a rate of 1:50 and and was not sure if it was killing it. His questions were: