Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Lima bean downy mildew was found by a CCA and confirmed on Wednesday from a field of ‘C-elite’ near Galena, MD. Growers need to be scouting carefully and applying fungicides as needed. If seen… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu The recent heavy rainfall from the storms has been very favorable for development of downy mildew. Lima bean fields should be scouted carefully now for the presence of downy mildew as well as white… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Cucurbit Downy Mildew Cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on pumpkin, summer squash and winter squash this week in DE. It will likely be more widespread following the storm. Maintain fungicide sprays specific for downy… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu With the impending hurricane we will probably see large amounts of rainfall. For vine crops fields with a history of Phytophthora fruit rot it will mean more Phytophthora fruit rot if any marketable watermelon… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Nematodes in Veggies Fall is the best time to soil sample for nematode pests such as root knot, lesion, and other plant parasitic nematodes. After fall harvest but before any fall tillage is done,… Continue Reading
