Discuss ten key points for insect and disease control in the vegetable garden
What will be an ideal response?
Ten key points for insect and disease control in the vegetable garden are to:
• Dispose of crop residue
• Compost material so that it rots before the next season
• Rotate crops
• A 3-or 4-year crop rotation is most effective
• Plant treated seeds
• Purchase resistant varieties
• Purchase healthy plants
• Practice mixed plantings
• Use biological control agents
• Follow good cultural practices
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