Pests and Diseases

Purple blotch


Treat Purple Blotch and Downy Mildew with Control 70 DF from Osho Chemicals.

Mix 12 grams (1 tablespoon) Control 70 DF with 20 litres of water in a knapsack. Spray your onion plants every 14 days. 

Onion Diseases

Kill Thrips with both NIMBECIDINE and Final Flight

Mix 30ml Nimbecidine with 20 litres of water in a knapsack. Spray the plants 15 days after planting. Repeat every 15-20 days

Mix 4g Final Flight with 20 litres of water in a knapsack. Spray when you see thrips. Repeat every 10 days.


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