Some fungicides touted as vegetable safe include neem, liquid copper, sulfur (temperatures allowing), corn meal, potassium bicarbonate. Look for Safer, Serenade and Green Light organic fungicides.

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...

This organic fungicide is particularly useful on soft leaf vegetables. Use 2 litres of water, and a drop of vegetable oil, which helps to fix the spray to the leaf when it's dried.

Take a stroll through the produce section at your local grocery store, and you'll likely have to decide whether to buy organic or conventional fruits and vegetables. There's a bounty of factual ...

Dubbed the “Dirty Dozen,” twelve popular produce items were found to contain high levels of pesticides and fungicides ... 53,692 samples of 47 fruits and vegetables from the USDA, and found that 75% ...

The research was conducted using data from the 53,692 samples of 47 fruits and vegetables from the USDA, and found that 75% of the non-organic samples contained pesticides.

The Environmental Working Group just released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list — and the results are eye-opening. This year’s top offenders include strawberries, spinach, and grapes, with some ...

As for fruits and vegetables, going organic is the eco-friendly choice. The switch will reduce your impact on the soil and water and won’t require a vast expansion of the agricultural footprint.

She explains that properly washing fruits and vegetables can minimize exposure to contaminants, specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Experts urge you to clean your greens before eating.

An annual report by an environmental advocacy group reveals the fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides and a list of the least.