Know the Signs of Pythium this Fall and Winter

During the fall and winter, cooler temperatures and overcast weather create prime conditions for pathogens such as Pythium spp. to establish, which can cause root and stem rots to invade wounds and tender plant tissue. This jeopardizes healthy roots, posing a threat to unrooted cuttings and young seedlings in propagation, as well as to established plants.

Solutions for Pythium diseases

Don’t wait until July or August to begin planning for Pythium. While that is the key time to prevent Pythium blight on cool-season grasses, other Pythium diseases can attack throughout the growing season.

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Basil has become a favorite herb for growers and consumers alike. For growers, its short production schedule aligns nicely with many flowering bedding plants, making it an excellent addition to greenhouse product offerings.

Root and stem rots caused by pathogens such as Pythium spp. are more prevalent in the late fall and winter when days are overcast and greenhouse temperatures are cooler.