Changes in temperature and high air humidity create ideal conditions for the development of gray rot (Botrytis cinerea), one of the most dangerous pathogens that attacks as many as different 250 plant species. The most endangered vegetable crops are:
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tomatoes
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cucumber
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pepper
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salad
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cabbage
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and other vegetable plants.
Where and how does gray rot occur?
Botrytis cinerea attacks all above-ground parts of the plant: stem, leaves, flowers and fruits. It often appears on seedlings of vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers, where it causes ringing of the tree. If you don’t react in time, the seedlings may lay down and melt, which seriously threatens the entire production.
Prevention and protection of vegetable seedlings
For this stage of seedling development, the company Agrounik recommends the preparation ERWIX, which is applied by watering at a concentration of 1%. This measure significantly reduces the risk of gray rot and allows healthy and strong seedlings, ready for transplanting.
Gray rot in greenhouses – cucumber and tomato
In greenhouses, especially for cucumbers, unstable weather and temperature differences favor the development of gray rot. The plants are then in different phenological stages – from intensive growth to fruiting (BBCH scale 19-77). Similar problems occur with tomatoes, especially on the first branch.
Foliar protection in greenhouses with ERWIX
Preventive foliar treatment with the preparation ERWIX in a concentration of 1% proved to be an extremely effective solution for controlling gray rot in vegetable crops in greenhouses.
Conditions for the spread of gray rot
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Temperature from 0°C
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Relative humidity over 80%
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Excessive fertilization with nitrogen fertilizers, which encourages lush growth and increases the susceptibility of plants to infection.
Protect your vegetables in time!
Timely and correct application of ERWIX ensures plant resistance, healthy development and high yield.
👉 Contact us for advice on suppressing gray rot, protecting vegetables in greenhouses and optimal plant care measures.
