Protected Ornamentals

23 May 2022

Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) remains one of the most damaging diseases of container-grown ornamentals grown in unheated greenhouses. This factsheet provides details of the disease and guidelines for achieving effective control.

15 August 2022

Read descriptions of different diseases of hybrid pinks.

9 November 2021

This factsheet shows and describes symptoms of verticillium wilt on chrysanthemum.

30 January 2023

Learn more about water auditing, planning for unexpected supply interruptions and how to use abstraction licences efficiently and flexibly.

1 September 2020

An overview of the biology and economic importance of this pest to growers of ornamental plants.

13 October 2021

Learn how to identify and manage bacterial diseases in protected ornamentals and bedding

25 November 2021

This factsheet lists some reported fungal and bacterial seed-borne diseases of major ornamental crops grown in the UK, along with a summary of relevant disease management strategies.

24 February 2023

Protected ornamental plants are susceptible to a number of mite species which produce a range of different damage symptoms. This factsheet covers the biology, recognition and control of these mite pests.

9 June 2022

This factsheet summarises information on latent botrytis to help growers, packhouse and retailer businesses reduce the risk of supply chain disruption due to the disease.

1 June 2022

This factsheet provides updated information about the disease, its quarantine status, pathogen biology, disease symptoms and management and control.

24 May 2022

Read about how Biobeds offer a safe and efficient method of disposal of pesticides.

9 June 2022

Effective handling of cut flowers from harvest through to despatch is a critical part of maintaining the quality of the product grown and supplied to customers, and ultimately the end consumer. This factsheet contains information on key areas of good practice for the post-harvest handling of cut flowers.

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