Carrot Pest Activity

Ontario has a Carrot Pest Activity Calendar, which is a great resource to help you predict when pests might start to become a problem. You can find the full calendar here: https://onvegetables.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/carrot-pest-activity-calendar.pdf  As the calendar is based on Ontario dates, there will be slight variation for Nova Scotia conditions, but it's well worth a read! 

Cool and wet spring challenges vegetable transplant growers

Damping-off is a disease of germinating seeds and seedlings caused primarily by Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia and Alternaria fungi. It can spread within the days and an entire planting can be destroyed. Prevention is most important and includes the use of sterile potting mix, clean sterile pots, proper watering, ventilation, ensuring an optimal heat and light environment so seedlings germinate and grow quickly.

For fungicides registered for the control of damping off, please consult pest management information for vegetables at: http://www.perennia.ca/vegetables.php

Leek transplants affected by damping off