Re: [gardeners] Fusarium - Basil
Margaret Lauterbach (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Thu, 02 Apr 1998 08:23:28 -0700
At 10:12 PM 4/1/98 +0000, you wrote:
>Bad news about the spread of the disease in basil.
>
>I talked with two good-sized commercial growers in my area today. They
>both reported their first experience with Fusarium in their basil stock.
>Both are using certified seed from Johnny's. One of the growers is
>certified organic and particularly interested in tracking the spread in
>the commercial seed supply.
>
>Johnny's is a great supplier, and as far as I know Johnny's and Richters
>have been the leaders in identifying the threat to basil and institutiing
>certification standards. Johnny's has said that even with certificated
>seed, there is no guarantee that seed won't be contaminated.
>
>So, if you're growing basil this season, pay really close attention to the
>condition of the seedlings. If even a single seedling/plant looks "sickly"
>I'd advise you destroy the plant and replace surrounding soil immediately
>to try and contain the spread of disease
>
>Catharine for whom a season without basil would be miserable indeed
>
Catharine, thank you for this information. How early in the seedlings'
development does the fusarium show up? Thanks, Margaret