As many as possible of the products for managing diseases on ornamental plants that are available in South Carolina have been included. Ultimately, you must follow the label on the product to be used. Be aware that labels vary considerably in the information and directions provided. Be sure that the product you purchase can be used on the target plant and that the application information is understandable. Before applying a product to a cultivar for the first time, make a trial application to a few plants to check for any sign of incompatibility or potential problems.
Stems decay at or below soil surface.
For some operations the use of soilless mixes may provide an alternative to chemical sterilization or heat pasteurization of soil mixes. Maintaining a pathogen-free production system is essential. Purchasing pathogen-free materials and then contaminating the area with soil, dirty tools, equipment, pots, or flats, etc., will result in disease. Consult Tools in this alphabetical listing. Use of methyl bromide is limited to transplant production.