Vegetable Crop Disease Update – August 5, 2016

Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu Downy mildew is active in both Maryland and Delaware on cucumber and cantaloupe (muskmelon). Muskmelon was first reported in the past week. Powdery mildew is also present on… Continue Reading

Fungicide Products for Managing Powdery Mildew on Cucurbit Crops

Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu There are many new fungicide products for management of powdery mildew on cucurbits such as pumpkin, squash, cucumber and melon. Last year we conducted a trial at the… Continue Reading

Ozone Injury to Vegetable Crops

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu With the hot, humid weather, we are starting to see evidence of air pollution damage in sensitive vegetable plants. Vegetables most susceptible to air pollution include potatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, snap beans, pumpkins,… Continue Reading