They should be watered before transplanting and only the strong seedlings should be selected. Fertilizers should be applied durinng planting and top dressing should be done later. Eats the underside of the leaf, making holes in the leaf. Contol of this pest is by spraying insecticides. Attacks the stem at the ground level causing the stem to fall.
Control is by use of insecticides.
This disease is caused by a bacteria and is characterised by leaves which turn yellow and roting of the stem giving an offensive odour. This disease is caused by fungus and is characterised by brown or black spots on seedlings and dark canker on the stem. Control is by crop rotation and the destruction of the affected seedlings. Contact us for more information.