Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Basil Downy Mildew Basil downy mildew has been seen in nearby NJ. Any sweet basil growers should be scouting for this disease. Phosphite fungicides such as Prophyte have shown the best efficacy for controlling… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu Basil downy mildew has been reported in two locations in Maryland this week. It was confirmed in Ellicott City, and we received a separate report in Calvert County.… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu Basil Downy Mildew Downy mildew on basil has been confirmed in Dunkirk, MD (Calvert County between the DC metro area and Southern Maryland). The infected plants are in… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Herb growers should be on the lookout for basil downy mildew. It is now showing up in the region, including Delaware. There was some found earlier in the summer on transplants but now it… Continue Reading
