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What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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Posted by linchat 10b (My Page) on Fri, Oct 16, 09 at 14:49
| Does anyone have a list or could just throw out some idea's for plants not susceptible to root know nematodes.
Thanks... |
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RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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| Hi- most every root-veggie is a target, at least that is my experience.... but if you can put a lot of compost and organic stuff in the beds the nematodes don't like it... also maybe have raised beds , where the dirt doesn't touch the ground, if you have a small veggie patch, and fill it with potting mix... also when raised, there is less other crawley bugs and fewer snails, etc. Years ago, I made a bed by putting down visquine and then filling it with potting mix, I put boards and made it 4 by 8 and then punched a few small holes in the visquine for drainage, and it worked very well for a few years... the nematodes attack lots of other plants here, roses and ornamentals, etc. the earth here is alive and doesn't freeze like up north...........sally |
RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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| Here's a list of veggies that are resistant to RKN. Mostly tomatoes. I planted french marigolds in one of my beds before I planted my fall garden. Looks good so far. It's a variety called Golden Guardian from Park seeds. Vegetable Varieties Resistant to Root-Knot Nematodes
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Sweetpotato Cordner, Georgia Red (P), Heartogold (SPJ), Hernandez, Jasper (S), Jewel (S), Nugget, Red Jewel (J), Resisto, Southern Delite
Southernpea California Blackeye #5 , Colossus 80 , Pinkeye Purple Hull, Magnolia Blackeye, Mississippi Pinkeye, Mississippi Purple , Mississippi Shipper , Mississippi Silver, Zipper Cream
Beans (lima) Nemagreen
Bean (snap) Alabama No. 1 (pole)
English pea Wando
Pimento pepper Mississippi Nemaheart
Bell Pepper Carolina Wonder, Charleston Belle Tomato Early Early Girl Bush VFFNT,
Jetsetter VFFNTA Tomato Mid Abraham Lincoln Improved VFN
Bella Rosa VFFNA,
Big Beef VFFNTA
Beefeater VFN,
Beafsteak Super VFN,
Better Boy VFN,
Burpee Supersteak VFN ,
Cabernet VFFNTA,
Cavalier VFNTA,
Celebrity VFFNTA First Prize VFFNT
Goliath VFFNT
Heartland VFN
Hastings Red Chief,
Keepsake VFFNTA
Jack Pot,
Roma II,
Monte Carlo,
Park's Whopper Improved VFNT
Royesta FFNT
Terrific VFN,
Tiffany VFNT
Tomande VFFNT
Ultra Boy VFN,
President, Quick Pick, Red Express,
Royal Flush,Sunripe,
Viva Italia
Lemon Boy VFN
Enchantment VFN
Small Fruit Patio Prize,
Miracle Sweet VFNT
Sweet Million FNT,
Sweet Cluster VFNT
Sweet Chelsea VFNT
Sweet Quartz VFNT
Small Fry VFN |
RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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| The "N" in the letters behind the tomato name designates nematode resistance. The gene responsible for the nematode resistance is only effective with cooler soil temperatures. As soil temperatures rise, the resistance is reduced. When soil temperature reaches 89 degrees (and above), the resistance is lost and the roots become susceptive to nematode damage. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mi Gene chart for tomato
RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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| Here are some things I've grown/am growing that seem to defy those pesky RKnematodes: Florence fennel
Packman broccoli
Rattlesnake pole beans
Aji dulce peppers
Garlic chives
Flat leaf parsleys
Egyptian onions
pineapples
several varieties of tomatoes - indeterminates seem to do best for me.Definitely look for the 'N' in hybrids.Black plum amazed me by showing NO damage when plants were pulled @ the end of a season
Chocolate Beauty peppers, Sweet Banana, Corno di Toro
'Perennial' arugula (sylvetta)
Chinese mustards - Tah Tsai, Mustard Spinach & 'baby' bok choy
many lettuces - I prefer loose leaf - Pinetree's blend & Cos are my faves
Lacinato kale (a.k.a. 'dinosaur')
Some hybrid cucumbers do well also, tho every year is different for me. IMPE, lots of compost & organic matter DO indeed help - & I add cornmeal & molasses as well, since they're supposed to promote beneficial microbes that combat soil pests.& I mulch heavily w/ spoiled hay as well. My peppers & salad greens are always in pots(except arugula), since they tend to develop some sort of root rot(fusarium?) in the ground. I also prefer starting most of my veggies from seed - they seem to survive much better than hothouse-grown transplants from the stores. HTH - check the Soil & Compost forum for more good info on promoting healthy soil. |
RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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| As Sally said, they don't like heavy organic matter. They're not in potting mix so you might consider growing your upright veggies in pots. Unfortunately, the french marigolds are only effective when tilled into the soil. |
RE: What vege's are NOT suseptible to Root-Know Nematodes?
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Plants that are "Resistant" to RKN...
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Mustard
- chives
- garlic
- leek
- ground cherry
- rutabaga
- strawberry Plants that are "tolerant" to RKN...
- Artichokes (Globe & Jerusalem)
- asparagus
- sweet corn (Silver Queen does well for me)
- horse radish
- SOME lima beans
- onion
- rhubarb Cowpeas that "Inhibit" RKN...
- Tennessee Brown
- Missippi Silver
- California Blackeye #5
- Iron & Clay Cowpeas that have HIGH POPULATIONS of RKN...
- whippoorwill
- Pinkeye Purplehull (very bad nematodes for me)
- Texas Purplehull
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