Horticulture

2 December 2022

Find information on various foliar disorders and fungal diseases of narcissus

24 November 2022

Foliar sprays of fungicides are the cornerstone for management of the main diseases of narcissus. Read this guide to an integrated approach to managing disease.

24 November 2022

Find information on the biology and symptoms of leaf scorch in narcissus.

8 June 2021

Learn which pest insects affect carrots and Apiaceous crops and find out how to manage them.

23 May 2018

Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) remains the number one pest of container-grown hardy nursery stock. This factsheet provides information on the biology and damage caused by vine weevil adults and larvae and explains the various strategies that can be adopted to control the pest.

7 October 2022

This factsheet provides information on two weevils which were identified as potential threats to the nursery stock industry, providing information on identification and control.

28 September 2021

Recent advances have been made in the knowledge and management of downy mildews, white blisters and species of Phytophthora.

21 June 2022

This factsheet provides guidelines on symptom recognition, and information on the biology and management of leaf and bud nematodes in hardy nursery stock.

23 May 2022

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops

30 May 2022

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.

13 June 2022

The first ever fresh produce good hygiene practice guide has been launched to support producers of watercress grown in flowing water, with practical advice on how to comply with food hygiene legislation and related requirements. 

17 February 2022

This factsheet provides information concerning heuchera rust, its probable life cycle, typical plant symptoms and appropriate cultural and chemical control guidelines based on that known for other rust diseases.

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