Why does your Broccoli Atlantis F1 have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyThe larvae of these flies live in the soil and feed on organic matter and fine root hairs of the broccoli plant. High moisture levels in the transplanting medium or heavy mulch around the base of the Broccoli Atlantis can trigger outbreaks.
While typically associated with fruit, these flies are attracted to the decomposing organic matter and decaying plant debris at the base of broccoli crops. They do not directly attack the broccoli heads but signal an environment with too much fermenting compost.
Similar to fungus gnats, these flies thrive in overly saturated soil environments. Their presence often precedes secondary issues like damping-off or root rot in young broccoli seedlings.
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