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Hardy Nursery Stock
25 November 2021
This factsheet provides growers with information about the key pests, diseases, aquatic weeds and algae in the production of aquatic and pondside ornamental plants. It aids growers in the recognition of each organism and the damage they cause. It also provides guidance in control through cultural, biological and chemical means.
25 November 2021
This Factsheet provides information on the leaf-spot disease of hebe caused by a Stemphylium species, it also provides information on Septoria leaf spot and other foliar diseases affecting the crop. It should assist in their accurate identification and help in the implementation of appropriate control measures.
12 October 2021
Find out how to run some effective trials on your own nursery
27 August 2020
This poster shows the range of thrips species which can be found on crops, including images of adults and larvae, diagnostic features and crop damage.
21 March 2023
Read this page to understand the causes of winter injury of your container grown nursery stock and how to prevent it.
27 August 2020
Growers are under increasing pressure to improve water efficiency and reduce losses of fertiliser to the environment. Low level irrigation systems that harness the principles of capillary watering, combine efficient water use with enhanced crop quality and minimal environmental impact. This factsheet explains the principles, management and benefits of low level irrigation and considers the main systems of application.
21 March 2023
Understand how woody plants prepare for winter naturally so you can replicate this process.
21 March 2023
Read this page to recognise the symptoms of winter injury which can help you preserve the saleability of your stock.
20 March 2023
Read about the principal causes of winter damage and details of practical measures that growers can take to reduce losses.
21 March 2023
Understand how to protect you container grown nursery stock.
9 June 2022
This factsheet considers the main elements of successful stock plant management in the production of hardy nursery stock.
24 February 2023
Two-spotted spider mite can damage nursery stock grown outdoors and under protection leading to reduced plant vigour and a subsequent decline in plant quality. This factsheet provides guidance on how to minimise this pest through an integrated approach of reliable crop monitoring, cultural, biological and chemical control measures.