Fennel Crop Hit by Blight Disease: Farmers Learn Prevention & Treatment

• Fennel cultivation in Sirohi district (Abu Road, Pindwara, Revdar) faces severe threat from blight disease.
• Blight causes flowers to dry, turn brown/black, preventing seed formation and crop development.
• High humidity, poor air circulation, dense planting, and fungal infection are primary causes.
• Prevention includes avoiding waterlogging, maintaining plant spacing, and removing affected parts.
• For treatment, spray Carbendazim (1g) and Mancozeb (2-2.5g) per liter of water, 2-3 times at 7-10 day intervals.

Key Questions Answered

What are the long-term impacts of blight disease on fennel crop yield?

Blight disease can significantly impact fennel crop yield. Fennel crops affected by blight disease can experience substantial production losses.

How can farmers prevent blight disease without chemical sprays?

Farmers can prevent blight disease without chemical sprays by using neem oil, maintaining proper spacing and air circulation in orchards, and employing a mixture of buttermilk, cow urine

Are there new resistant fennel varieties being developed for blight?

Based on the available information, details about new resistant fennel varieties being developed for blight are not currently available.