Repeated flowering and premature leaf fall Due to the influence of weather conditions, other phenomena may occur: later fruit maturation (especially in early-maturing varieties); an increase in their size in many varieties, but also a deterioration in taste due to less sugar content, resulting from low photosynthesis productivity on cloudy […]
The Main Diseases Of Roses. Who Is To Blame And What To Do (Part 1)
The greatest harm to garden roses is caused by black spots and rust. Unfortunately, too accessible pesticides, on the one hand, and a lack of understanding of the characteristics of rose diseases, on the other, lead to the unjustified use of protection products by our gardeners. The annual turnover of […]
The Main Diseases Of Roses. Who Is To Blame And What To Do (Part 2)
Rust of roses With a strong development of this disease, the plant can simply die. Rust pathogens-highly specialized rust fungi Phragmidium disciflorum (Tode) James and Phragmidium. tuberculatum Mull., infecting plants only within the genus. Signs of rust damage may vary depending on the plant variety and the stage of development […]
Plant Diseases And Protection Of The Garden From Them (Part 1)
Believe my experience as a phytopathologist: absolutely healthy plants do not exist. Moreover, in most cases, the infection is complex, i.e. on one plant, you can note several different diseases. For example, on rose bushes in late summer, it is easy to see many lesions with the naked eye: common […]
Plant Diseases And Protection Of The Garden From Them (Part 2)
Infectious diseases of plants Infectious diseases can be local (local), or General (systemic). Identify pathogens-fungi or bacteria-can only be carried out by special tests. But many diseases have characteristic symptoms, i.e. external manifestation. In appearance, they are classified as certain types. Here are some guidelines that you can use if […]
How To Get Rid Of Aphids On Currant (Part 2)
Spring processing Cryptomyzus ribis, as well as Aphis grossulariae, reproduces at an amazing rate, and the first batch of insects can celebrate the housewarming on currant in early spring, during the budding period. This phase of development is the most favorable time for spraying currants with insecticidal solutions that can […]