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Christmas and New Year 2023 opening times
Please note, our office will be closed for Christmas and New Year from 1pm on Friday 22nd December 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
To ensure delivery before we close for Christmas, please place all orders by midday on Tuesday, 19th December.
Act now to get ahead of botrytis
Botrytis is a common fungus with airborne spores always present in the environment. The pathogen can attack all parts of the plant and has a wide host range.
At this time of year, the fungus may be particularly problematic, especially following prolonged periods of cooler temperatures, wet weather, high humidity and poor airflow.
Botrytis symptoms to look out for
• Symptoms of early botrytis infection can include ghost spotting on flowers and fruit, appearing as pale white rings.
• Late infection symptoms can include the presence of pale to dark brown lesions and/or a soft decay and a dense, furry grey-brown mould.
How to get ahead of infections
The targeted use of biopesticides can allow growers to get ahead of infections and mitigate subsequent crop damage.
Careful and considered use of these products in a preventative manner can avoid serious infection from taking hold, which reduces the requirement and volume of pesticides used.
Plant protection products such as Taegro and Romeo should be considered in a botrytis IPM programme for ornamental plant production.
Find out more
If you would like to better understand how to integrate preventative biopesticides into your IPM programme, please contact our Technical Team on 01903 256 856 or email technical@fargro.co.uk
Introducing Fargro's Buyer, Matt Hamilton
Matt works with our suppliers to discover the best products for our customers.
"Fargro has a network of well established suppliers that go back many years, these relationships ensure our customers hear about the latest products on the market first."
Horticultural essentials for this time of year
Heating & Ventilation Essentials
Maintaining the optimum growing environment for your crops is among every grower’s main concerns. We can help, with reliable products to help you manage your heating and ventilation this season. Give our Customer Service team a call on 01903 726 100 or email ask@fargro.co.uk to find out more about our heating and ventilation solutions.
Polytunnels & structures
We offer a range of options when it comes to structures that can be suited to suit plots of all shapes and sizes. Speak to your Area Sales Manager to discuss your polytunnel and structure requirements.
Flexible financial support for growers
For a business to thrive, it needs the right support. Whether by helping you to find the right product, or giving growing advice, supporting British growers is our mission. Whatever your financial need, we are here to help.
Interested in finding out more about our financial solutions? Speak to Patrick Esseboom today on 01903 258 158 or email ask@fargro.co.uk.
Horticultural Fabrics, Polythenes & Glass
Browse the materials you need to optimise your growing environment: ground cover, weed blocks, fleece, shade netting, windbreaks and the accessories to fix everything in place.
Winter amenity essentials
We stock a range of cold weather essentials from rock salt and de-icer to spreaders and salt bins.
Give our Customer Service team a call on
01903 726 100 or email ask@fargro.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
Christmas Jumper Day 2023
Thank you to everyone at Fargro HQ who participated in our festive Christmas jumper day last week to help raise funds for Save the Children! 🎄🎅
Worth a listen
At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople.
This week, HortWeek's Neville Stein speaks to Steve Barrow, plant area manager at British Garden Centres and Liam Beddall, senior rose consultant at David Austin Roses.
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Further detail on warning symbols and phrases is included on the labels and leaflets.
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