Non-Chemical Management
- Plant resistant varieties such as 'Canby', 'Newburgh', 'Puyallup', and 'Sumner'.
- Space plantings, prune, and train to provide good air circulation and reduce humidity.
- Cultivate in fall or spring to cover fallen leaves, cane stubs, and other plant debris.
- Clean up fallen leaves and plant debris. Destroy or discard (do not compost) diseased materials.
- Prune out old fruiting canes and all dead or damaged canes after harvest. Make cuts flush with the ground, without leaving stubs.
- Train canes after leaf drop or strip leaves before tying.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!