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Ginger Rhizome Rot: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A devastating fungal complex (Fusarium/Pythium) causing ginger rhizomes to decay into a soft, foul mass. PlantArmor's crop guides list ginger rhizome rot as a common problem on ginger.
Signs to look for
- Yellowing of leaf tips extending downward
- Stems detach easily from the rhizome
- Soft, water-soaked, foul-smelling rot of the rhizome
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise ginger rhizome rot?
A devastating fungal complex (Fusarium/Pythium) causing ginger rhizomes to decay into a soft, foul mass. The signs to look for: Yellowing of leaf tips extending downward. Stems detach easily from the rhizome. Soft, water-soaked, foul-smelling rot of the rhizome.
What should I do about ginger rhizome rot?
Ensure absolute perfect drainage. Treat seed pieces with Mancozeb/Metalaxyl before planting. Practice long crop rotation. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by ginger rhizome rot in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list ginger rhizome rot as a common problem on ginger.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.