Garden Mums
The continual wet weather has made it challenging to keep up
with the high fertility needs of this crop. In the first month,
it's important to keep plants well fertilized and properly spaced.
Combining liquid with controlled release fertilizer often results in
the highest quality crops.
Excessive rain can lead to overwatered media and root rot diseases on outdoor grown garden mums. Scout for root and crown rots caused by Pythium, and Rhizoctonia. Preventative drenches may be needed.
Scout for bacterial leaf spots on susceptible varieties if the weather stays warm and wet. The grower's best defense against bacterial leaf spot is to space the plants well and avoid growing susceptible varieties.
Look for signs of chrysanthemum white rust. For more information see the Yoder Chrysanthemum White Rust Bulletin. http://www.yoder.com/ASSETS/E5705D12F42B4ED7A50627CA6288FB43/08177_CWR_Bulletin.pdf
Slugs
Baits are often used, but a concern is their safety to pets and wildlife. Sluggo is a slug bait that is a blend of an iron phosphate active ingredient, originating from soil, with slug and snail bait additives. It is also used as an ingredient in fertilizers. The bait which is not ingested by snails and slugs will degrade and become a part of the soil. It can be safely used around pets and wildlife.
Sluggo is attractive to slugs and
snails, luring them from their hiding places and plants. Ingestion,
even in small amounts, will cause the slugs to stop feeding. This
gives immediate protection to the plants, even though the slugs may
remain in the area. After eating the bait, the slugs and snails
cease feeding, become less mobile and begin to die within three to
six days. Dead slugs and snails may not be visible as they often
crawl away to secluded places to die. Formulations are available
for both the homeowner and commercial grower and can be used around
home lawns, gardens, greenhouses, outdoor ornamentals, vegetable
gardens, fruits, berries, citrus, crop and seed plants.
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