Non-Chemical Management
- Know and follow the cultural requirements for your plant, including proper irrigation and fertilization.
- Correct alkaline soil pH by adding organic matter or sulfur to make it more acidic.
- Provide adequate soil moisture by irrigation where dry soil is a problem. If boggy conditions are at fault, it may be necessary to relocate the plant or use raised beds.
- Shelter susceptible plants from drying winds, either with other plantings or by planting near structures.
- The south/southwest side of the plant is the most likely to be damaged by direct sunlight, but plantings may also be damaged by reflected sunlight.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!
