To save the crop from soil borne diseases, soil disinfection must be carried out well before gerbera cultivation. There are three main soil borne pathogens like Fusarium, Phytophthora and Pythium which would destroy the entire crop if the soil disinfection is not done. The prepared soil beds should be fumigated with Methyl Bromide (30 grams/square meter area) solution (or) 2% of formaldehyde (100 ml Formalin in 5 liter of water/square meter area) solution or Methyl Bromide (30 grams/square meter area) solution. Cover the fumigated beds with a plastic sheet for minimum period of 3 to 4 days. To drain out the chemicals from the beds, watering should be done.
How Soil Sterilization is done for Gerbera Flower Farming?
