Using a systemic bactericide and fungicide from propagation to shipment can help protect your plants and your profits for a successful growing season. Let’s take a closer look at disease control for edible plants.

Understanding the Threats

We’ve discussed the various bacterial and fungal diseases that affect edible and ornamental plants many times on our blog. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common diseases your edible plants face and how to spot them.

• Botrytis (gray mold): Thrives in humid conditions, causing grayish mold on leaves and fruits.
• Powdery mildew: Appears as white, powdery spots on leaves.
• Bacterial leaf spot: Manifests as dark, water-soaked lesions, often with yellow halos.
• Pythium root rot: Affects the root system, leading to wilted, stunted growth.

These diseases spread rapidly through your greenhouse when not addressed promptly. Prevention, early detection, and swift action are vital to protecting your plants.

5 Steps of Effective Disease Control for Edible Plants

Here are the five steps you can take to safeguard your edible plants and prevent bacterial and fungal diseases from spreading through your product.

1. Observe and Monitor Regularly
   Inspect your plants frequently for early signs of disease, from propagation to harvest and shipment.
2. Maintain Optimal Growing Conditions
   Most bacterial and fungal diseases thrive in humid, stagnant conditions. Control humidity and ensure good air circulation to deter diseases from establishing and spreading through your plants.
3. Sanitize Tools and Surfaces Regularly
   We know you’re busy, but avoid the temptation to allow your tools and surfaces to gather dirt and grime. Regularly sanitize your equipment and greenhouse surfaces to prevent the spread of bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.
4. Grow Disease-Resistant Varieties
   If you’re currently struggling to keep your plants healthy, consider switching to disease-resistant varieties next year. Nearly every edible plant in your greenhouse has a disease-resistant variety.
5. Use a Systemic Fungicide and Bactericide
   Disease control and prevention requires a systemic approach that protects your plants from root to fruit and across the entire plant. Phyton 35 is a systemic bactericide and fungicide that is safe for food crops.

A Closer Look at Phyton 35

Phyton 35 stands out from alternatives for both preventative and curative measures to keep your edible plants healthy and ready for market. Here’s what you can expect when you apply Phyton 35 on your vegetable, fruit, and herb plants.

• Systemic Protection: Phyton 35 absorbs quickly and moves throughout the plant, from root to fruit, providing 21 days of protection from the inside out.
• Broad-Spectrum Control: Phyton 35 is effective against the most common and pernicious edible plant diseases, including botrytis, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot.
• Residue-Free Application: Since it is a solution, not a suspension, Phyton 35 will not clog your spray nozzles and will not leave visible residue on your plants that will deter buyers.
• Versatility: Use Phyton 35 on edible plants from propagation to harvest.

Integrating Phyton 35 into your disease management program can protect and improve plant health to ensure a bountiful, disease-free crop ready for retail.

Protecting your edible plants from disease delivers quality for your customers and ensures the success of your business. With proactive measures with effective solutions like Phyton 35, you can protect your plants during the busy growing season. For more information about Phyton 35 and other greenhouse sanitation solutions, visit phytoncorp.com.