On yesterday’s program we heard that late blight has been confirmed in the province. Rob Spencer, commercial horticulture specialist with Alberta Agriculture, discussed how to dispose of above-ground plant materials. Spencer says tubers also need to be dealt with.
Interview with Rob Spencer (2:14 minutes) (1.02 Mb)
For more information, there’s a Late Blight of Potatoes and Tomatoes factsheet on Alberta Agriculture’s website.
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Source: Agriculture and Rural Development