Non-Chemical Management
- Rotate crops. Allow five or six years between bean crops in the same location.
- Some varieties are reported to be resistant to root rot. Among these are 'Aurora', 'Black Turtle', 'NW-59', 'NW-63', 'NW-410', 'NW-590', 'Rosa', 'Rufus', and 'Viva'.
- Plant in well-drained soils.
- Hill soil around plants to encourage formation of secondary roots.
- Provide proper culture. Stressed plants are more likely to be damaged.
- Remove plant debris from the garden. Destroy or discard (do not compost) diseased materials.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!