Pest Management & Crop Protection
High Tunnel Disease Management Guide
Use this high tunnel disease management guide to plan airflow, watering and cleanup so diseases are held back in tunnel crops where humidity can build quickly.
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The steps on this page
- Record the crop and tunnel
- Open sides or vents on schedule
- Water at the base of plants
- Space and prune for airflow
- Remove infected leaves promptly
- Clean tools between rows
- Rotate or rest tunnel beds
- Record disease and weather notes
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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