Factsheets, Seed Cutting Sophia Thach Factsheets, Seed Cutting Sophia Thach

How to Cut Seed Potatoes

Cutting seed potatoes involves four steps: (1) warming seed before cutting, (2) cutting seed potatoes to seed pieces, (3) curing seed pieces, and (4) cooling seed pieces down to a holding temperature. Get a copy of the visual shed poster to assist with best practice and important considerations when cutting seed.

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Factsheets, Biology Sophia Thach Factsheets, Biology Sophia Thach

Soil Biology 101

A healthy soil is full of life. All organisms have a role to play in maintaining a healthy and productive soil. This factsheet covers the benefits of soil biology, harmful microbiota, and how to improve soil biology.

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Factsheets, Fungal, Diseases Ryan Hall Factsheets, Fungal, Diseases Ryan Hall

Pink Rot

Pink rot is an important soil-borne disease caused by Phytophthora erythroseptica. It can cause rots at all parts of the growing cycle. Read this factsheet to know what to look for, how it spreads, and what you can do about it.

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Factsheets, Insects, Pests Ryan Hall Factsheets, Insects, Pests Ryan Hall

Potato Tuber Moth

While tuber moth can be a serious pest of potatoes, it can also be effectively controlled using agronomic practices and biological controls. This new factsheet by Dr Paul Horne describes how growers can continue to manage this pest with minimal chemicals.

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Factsheets, Bacterial Ryan Hall Factsheets, Bacterial Ryan Hall

Managing Blackleg in potato

Blackleg on potato can be caused by either Pectobacterium or Dickeya species, and they often work together in different combinations to cause this disease. Blackleg can result in stem decay, severe seed decay and sometimes lack of plant emergence in severe cases. This Hort Innovation and RM Consulting Group (RMCG) factsheet provides information on managing blackleg in potato crops.

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