Cultivating Vegetable Crops Successfully
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April 13, 2022
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Many operations are expanding to include vegetable plants and herbs to diversify their product offerings. Pre-finished containers of fruiting vegetables and herb plants are a convenient addition to an operation as they can be produced at the same time as spring and summer ornamental portfolios. Fruiting vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, and herbs such as basil and rosemary, are popular favorites and well-suited for patio containers or garden transplants.
Protecting Edible Crops
While new varieties are often created and screened for resistance to certain diseases, scouting and being aware of common pests is still an important step in successfully producing edible crops. Leaf spots, powdery and downy mildew, as well as two-spotted spider mites and whiteflies are a few pests you should keep an eye out for.
Products to Incorporate for Vegetable Production
Syngenta has several products registered to help protect vegetable and herb plants grown for resale in the retail market, including the latest innovation, Postiva™ fungicide. Each has demonstrated effective control of many common diseases and insects that can affect vegetable production. Please consult the respective labels for specific directions on rates, use applications and labeled crops.
Insect Control |
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MOA | Product (active ingredient) | Insect Targets | Brassica /Cole | Bulb crops | Cucurbits | Eggplant | Peppers | Tomatoes | Leafy Vegetables | Herbs |
17 | Citation® insect growth regulator | Leafminers Fungus gnats Shore flies | x | x | x |
| x | x | x |
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9a | Endeavor® insecticide* | Aphids Whiteflies | x |
| x | x | x | x | x |
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4a | Flagship® 25WG insecticide* | Aphids Leafminers Whtieflies |
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| x | x | x | x |
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Disease Control |
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MOA | Product (active ingredient) | Insect Targets | Brassica /Cole | Bulb crops | Cucurbits | Eggplant | Peppers | Tomatoes | Leafy Vegetables | Herbs |
11 | Heritage® fungicide* | Leafspots Downy & powdery mildews Rust | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
40 | Micora® fungicide | Downy mildew Phytophthora crown rot & Foliar blight | x |
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| x | x | x | x | Basil |
7+11 | Mural® fungicide | Leaf spots Downy & powdery mildews |
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| x | x | x | x |
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7+3 | Postiva™ fungicide | Leaf spots Powdery mildew |
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| x | x | x | x |
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49 | Segovis® fungicide* | Downy mildew |
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| Basil |
4 | Subdue Maxx® fungicide* | Downy mildew Damping off (Pythium spp.) Phytophthora crown rot & Foliar blight | x |
| x | x | x | x | x | x |
*Registered for use on non-bearing fruits and nuts |
Beneficial Compatibility
Beneficial insects are often used to control insect pests during vegetable production. Knowing whether a chemical product is safe to use with beneficials is critical for a successful program and saves time and resources. The compatibility of the following insecticides and BCAs have been tested to help you avoid trial and error.
Insecticide | O. insidiosus | A. cucumeris | S. scimitus | D. coriaria | S. feltiae | P. persimilis | A. andersoni | D. isaea | A. aphidimyza | Chrysopa | Aphidius spp |
Citation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Endeavor | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Flagship 25WG | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Class | Population Effect |
1 | 0-25% reduction |
2 | 26-50% reduction |
3 | 51-75% reduction |
4 | >75% reduction |
Learn more about solutions for vegetable crops at GreenCastOnline.com/Vegetables and download our vegetable and basil production brochures.
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