Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Reminder – Warrior II is now present in the market place so be sure to read the label to be sure you are applying the correct rate. This new formulation is twice as active… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu and Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu Downy mildew was observed on cucumber in our sentinel plots on Wednesday, July 9 near Georgetown, DE by Emmalea Ernest. She… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Pole lima beans are a very profitable crop for market gardeners and produce growers across Delaware. However, a number of problems can come up that can limit yield potentials. Some information follows.… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu and Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Heavy localized rainfall in our region has resulted in pockets of Phytophthora blight, especially on cucumber. While there is no way… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Disease Severity Value (DSV) Accumulation as of July 9, 2008 is as follows: Location: Broad Acres, Zimmerman Farm, Rt. 9, Kent County Greenrow: April 27 LATE BLIGHT EARLY BLIGHT Date Daily DSV Total… Continue Reading
