Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Plectosporium blight can be seen in many pumpkin fields this year, not bad but still there. This disease will probably increase if we have more frequent rains. This fungal disease of… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu By this time of the season (mid-August) I usually see pumpkin fields infected with powdery mildew commonly throughout the mid-Atlantic. And while powdery is present in many pumpkin fields it does… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland, jbrust@umd.edu I am seeing some plectosporium blight in a few pumpkin fields this year, not as bad as last year but still there. This disease will probably increase if we continue having… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu I was recently asked about disease control programs for pumpkins. The following was modified from an article by Dr. Kate Everts in 2019 that I have added updated fungicide recommendations and additional… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu By this time of the season I usually see pumpkin fields infected with powdery mildew pretty commonly throughout the mid-Atlantic. And while powdery mildew is present in many pumpkin fields it… Continue Reading
