Andy Wyenandt, Assistant Extension Specialist in Vegetable Pathology, Rutgers University; wyenandt@aesop.rutgers.edu The strobilurin, or QoI, fungicides (FRAC code 11) are extremely useful in controlling a broad spectrum of common vegetable pathogens. You may know some of the strobilurins as azoxystrobin… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu and Tracy Wootten, Extension Horticulture Agent, Sussex Co. There is a large acreage of vegetables grown using plasticulture in Delaware. The following are some common problems that we often encounter with vegetables… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu We have more growers that are producing tomatoes in high tunnels. The following are fertilizer recommendations for spring grown high tunnel tomatoes from Penn State University: Fertility Recommendations – Spring High Tunnel… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Botrytis (gray mold) and blossom blight can cause serious losses in strawberry plantings if not controlled properly. Development is favored by moderate temperatures (59 to 77°F) with prolonged periods of high relative humidity and… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu It should be noted that the new supplemental label for Zeal for spider mite control on melons does not include aerial application. The company is working to get this changed; however, it may not… Continue Reading
