Commercial Hydroponic Farming

Bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis) the most destructive disease

Diseases

Bacterial canker (Clavibacter michiganensis) is one of the most destructive diseases of tomatoes which is caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (smith) formerly known as...

Aug 28

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Powdery mildew

Diseases

Powdery mildew background Powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) is most prevalent in warm, dry atmosphere. The optimum germinating temperature is approximately 25°C with humidity ranging between...

Aug 28

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Early blight (Alternaria solani) common fungus on tomatoes

Diseases

Early blight (Alternaria solani) is one of the most common funguses found on tomatoes. The fungus infects mainly the leaves, but stem and fruit infection...

Aug 28

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Late blight – Phytophthora infestans

Diseases

Late blight background Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) is very destructive under conditions of excessive moisture and low temperatures. Starts as small water soaked lesions which...

Aug 28

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Botrytis rot or grey mould fungus – symptoms and control

Diseases

Botrytis rot (Botrytis cinerea) Botrytis rot (Botrytis cinerea), also known as grey mould, is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea, and has become on the...

Aug 27

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Bacterial speck

Diseases

Bacterial speck, also known as Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria, Pseudomonas syringae pv. Tomato. Bacterial speck and spot are very difficult to distinguish from each other. However...

Aug 27

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Cucumber pest and disease control

Never use chemical that are not registered by your local Department of Agriculture. A range of chemicals that can be used on cucumbers are provided...

Aug 27

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Common pest and disease control for peppers

Good pest and disease control in hydroponic systems is crucial for a successful hydroponic farm. Soon after the plants have been transplanted, pest and diseases...

Jul 31

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Pesticides and fungicides formulations – what every seedling grower should know

Not all pesticides and fungicides are equal. They come in a variety of formulations and the seedling grower must know when and where to use...

May 31

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by Antonius Lecuona