How to control Purple Blotch and Stemphylium Blight in Garlic Crop

02 December 2023, New Delhi: Foliar spray of mancozeb (Dithane M-45) @ 0.25% or Ziram (Dithane Z-78) @ 0.3 % with sticker Triton @ 0.06% at fortnightly intervals after the appearance of disease is recommended to control the purple blotch (Alternaria porri) and stemphylium blight (Stemphylium vesicarium) of garlic.

15th October planting of garlic cloves in Nashik (Maharashtra) was found suitable for reducing the prevalence of diseases and thrips in garlic varieties like Yamuna safed, Yamuna safed-2, and Yamuna safed-3 and 15th September for Agrifound white during rabi season. 

15th September planting of garlic clove in Karnal (Haryana) was found suitable for reducing the diseases and insect pests in garlic varieties like Yamuna safed, Yamuna safed-2, Yamuna safed-3 and 15th October for Agrifound white during rabi season

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