Non-Chemical Management
- Plow the field deeply once to bury sclerotia before planting.
- Space plantings to provide good air circulation within and between rows.
- Remove and destroy infected plants and plant debris. Do not compost infected plant material.
- Rotate crops. Do not plant susceptible crops in previously infested soil.
- Provide proper plant culture. Avoid overfertilization and overwatering.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!