VFN mean the variety is resistant or tolerant to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and nematodes. Using resistant varieties is the easiest, least expensive, and most effective means of nematode control. Unfortunately, varieties resistant to root-knot are available only in certain crops. Pimento Pepper Mississippi Newheart Organic Control Clandasan 618 produced by Iogene Biotechnology advertisized to reduce nematodes. The material works by increasing the population of soil microorganisms that can feed on chitin.
Chitin is one of the primary components in the body wall of nematicides.
The feeding activities of the chitin-loving microorganisms have been shown to reduce the number of nematodes for the cropping sequences. However, control is sporadic and requires large quantities of an expensive product. Clandosan should be incorporated into the soil about 2 weeks before planting. We have not achieved control with this material in Georgia. Pesticide Precautions Observe all directions, restrictions and precautions on pesticide labels.