Planting strawberry plugs in plasticulture is attracting interest in Indiana. Some chose to grow strawberry plugs from runner tips. How to prevent diseases in plug production? We invited Dr. Dan Egel, Extension plant pathologist at Purdue, to discuss preventing diseases in strawberry plug production. This discussion benefits farmers growing strawberry plugs as well as transplants in general.

Dan shared his recent publication with information on organic fungicides and the YouTube video about backpack and garden sprayers during the discussion. Efficacy of Selected Fungicides Listed for Organic Production for Tomato Disease ManagementProper Pesticide Applications in Greenhouses: EQUIPMENT