Neck rot (Botrytis allii)

Symptoms

• Found upon the bulbs at the time of harvest
• Softening of scales which take on a water soaked appearance
• Dense layer of grey mould appear at the neck
• Infection progresses most rapidly down the scales which have been originally infected

Management

• Promoting rapid drying at harvest and good aeration in storage is best for managing Botrytis on bulbs
• Additionally, cooler storage temperatures may help control the disease