| Powdery mildew is an annual probelm
in nearly every pumpkin growing area. Although
it rarely destroys the crop, it seriously reducess yield and fruit quality.
Fungicides to control the disease are available, but they can
be costly and often are not very effective, due to pathogen resistance.
Also, because of the long pumpkin growing season, it is
difficult to get good chemical control, using ground equipment, without damaging the
vines.
Within a very short time, these varieties have become a
sensation in the industry.
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varieties with tolerance to Powdery Mildew |
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Magic Lantern F1 |
Harris Moran Seed
Company recognized the need for Powdery Mildew tolerant (PMT) varieties and, in 1987,
made the first cross leading to the first PMT varieties.
We continue to emphasize Powdery Mildew tolerance in our
breeding and plan to remain the leader for years to come.
Visit our web site at www.harrismoran.com
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