Common crops affected
Why it matters
Galled roots can't feed the plant — stunting, wilting, and yield loss follow, and the wounds invite secondary soil pathogens. Nematodes are hard to eradicate once established, so early, targeted control protects the crop and the soil.
When to act
Apply at transplant and establishment; in continuous houses, treat between crops and at each new planting.
What to look for
- Midday wilting that eases overnight and worsens over days
- Stunted vines with pale, undersized leaves
- Galls on fine roots at pull-up
- Fewer, misshapen, slow-filling fruit
How to manage it
- Rotate with non-host or resistant crops in known hot spots.
- Build organic matter and soil biology.
- Use clean transplants; sanitise tools and avoid moving infested soil.
- Apply Nematode Control via soil irrigation, before or at planting and where infestation exists.
Recommended Vegalab program
Nematode Control — encapsulated geraniol that activates in the root zone, fitting protected-culture programs with zero PHI and zero REI.
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Primary control | Nematode Control | Soil-applied natural nematicide (irrigation) |
| Root recovery | Root Boost | Rebuild damaged roots |
| Soil biology | Charge Bioboost | Suppressive soil biology |
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