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Botrytis of tulips? #649091

Asked June 10, 2020, 6:28 PM EDT

I am suspecting this is botrytis on my tulips. Should I dig up the bulbs and dispose of them?

Saginaw County Michigan

Expert Response

Yes, that looks like Botrytis blight. Management strategies are to remove flowers before petal fall and remove foliage when it yellows to prevent spread. Also, yes, you can destroy or discard the bulbs and other debris. This article provides some more into about Botrytis in tulips: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/botrytisblighttulip.pdf

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Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan?  Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied June 11, 2020, 1:22 PM EDT

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