Combining residues of herb crops with soil heating for control of soilborne pathogens in a controlled laboratory system

► Plant residues from herb crop production can serve as organic amendments combined with solarization for effective control of soilborne pathogens. ► Volatiles generated from wild rocket- or tarragon-amended and heated soils showed significant toxicity to some of the tested pathogens. ► Organic amendment type and environmental conditions should be examined with regard to the target pathogen and crop.