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Horticulture
26 October 2021
Biology and control of spinach and chard leafminers
29 July 2022
This factsheet reports on the findings of a project investigating the best practice for predicting Soil Nitrogen Supply (SNS). The project aimed to achieve consensus across the industry on best practice for the estimation of SNS.
19 January 2023
Stemphylium purple spot affects asparagus spears and fern. When severe this can result in premature fern defoliation followed by reduced yields in subsequent seasons. This factsheet summarises available information on disease biology and management strategies.
25 July 2022
The pea aphid is a major pest in vining and fresh market peas and attacks by this pest can result in loss of yield by flower spoilage causing the failure of pods to fill, and by virus infection. Serious yield losses up to 45% have been reported in vining peas for freezing..
29 July 2022
The caterpillar of the silver Y moth feeds on foliage and pods and can cause a degree of defoliation when infestation levels are high. However, the main problem occurs when the caterpillar becomes a contaminant in vined peas, or when feeding damage to pods of fresh market peas or beans makes them unmarketable.
25 July 2022
An assessment has been undertaken to predict the likelihood of pea bruchid (Bruchus pisorum Linnaeus) becoming a pest in peas and the impact that this would have on the crop. Factors such as its biology, likelihood of establishment and spread and the risk of economic damage have been taken into account.
6 December 2022
These pages highlight the factors to consider for the optimum timings for irrigating vining pea crops and the potential drawbacks.
2 December 2022
Read this series of factsheets to learn about the light spectrum and how it can be used to manipulate protected crops for your benefit.
6 December 2022
The amount of water you use is just as important as the timing when managing the irrigation of vining pea crops. Read more on this page.
6 December 2022
To get the full benefit of irrigation during the different growth stages of your vining peas crop, timing is crucial. Learn more on this page.
29 June 2022
The bruchid beetle (bean seed beetle) is now widespread in all varieties of broad and field beans in many parts of England. This factsheet describes the biology of the bruchid beetle in the UK and provides guidelines on improving control.
