Andy Wyenandt, Extension Specialist in Vegetable Pathology, Rutgers University; wyenandt@njaes.rutgers.edu This article originally appeared in the Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory. Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods of wet, humid weather. Both… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu We are seeing quality problems in many fruiting vegetables. Often this is due to poor pollination. Signs of incomplete pollination in cucurbits include bottlenecked fruit or fruit with a pinched end, crooked… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Scout pre-tassel push sweet corn for fall armyworm now. Processing thresholds are 15% infested whorls early; mid-late whorl stages 30%, and tassel push thresholds are 15%. New Jersey recommends slightly lower whorl and… Continue Reading
