Cultural practices used to control Fusarium wilt include rotation with a non-susceptible

crop on a five year rotation schedule, using crops such as crucifers, legumes, or solanaceous

plants. Chemical controls include metam sodium (for rate, use, and application to seed bed and

field, refer to the Florida Plant Disease Control Guide, 1993, pp. 356-67).


Nematodes

 Methyl bromide is used to control several nematodes that pose a threat to cucumber

production, including sting and root knot nematode. Methods of control of nematodes include

avoiding planting in known infested fields and treating fields with chemicals. There are several

non-fumigant and fumigant chemicals that are used for control of nematodes. Non-fumigant

chemicals include Vydate, Mocap 10G and Mocap 10. Fumigant chemicals include Telone II

(for rate and application method refer to the Florida Nematode Control Guide, 1993, pp. 96-7).


Weeds

 Several methods have been identified for controlling weed populations including crop

competition, mechanical control, mulching, and use of chemicals. To obtain effective weed

control, it is suggested to use several of these methods in combination (Hochmuth, 1988d).

Mowing, disking, hoeing, or cultivation can be effective methods of weed control. Crop

competition can be a method of control by not only increasing the number of crop plants to

effectively compete against weeds for water and nutrients, but also ensuring a healthy crop

population by using good water and nutrient management practices. The use of plastic mulch

in conjunction with fumigant chemicals can be effective in the control of many weeds. Methyl

bromide is used to control weeds such as crabgrass, panicum, goosegrass, lambsquarter, and