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Fusarium blamed for the shortage of Canadian greenhouse-grown bell peppers

August 14, 2024  By HortiDaily

There is a shortage of Canadian greenhouse bell peppers throughout the industry. Industry insiders say it is mainly due to fusarium causing a large amount of loss of pepper plants. The season will end earlier this year, due to disease, at the end of October-early November. Meanwhile, demand is steady for bell peppers. Pricing is high right now because of that shortage and steady demand which is similar to last year. HortiDaily reports. READ MORE.