Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Scout spinach for downy mildew and white rust on a regular basis, especially if spring plantings are near overwintered fields. Beginning 2 to 3 weeks after emergence (and prior to symptom development), apply the… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Crop rotation is a key to successful vegetable production. However, land limitations often make long term rotations difficult. Shorter rotations lead to a buildup of pests, with soil borne diseases being a… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu As vegetable transplant production in greenhouses gets underway, remember that the potential for disease can be minimized by using certified, tested, and treated seed. Sanitation is the most… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu In vegetable production it is not a good idea to leave old crop residue in the field any longer than necessary. If the crop is allowed to survive after harvest, fungi that cause many… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu The following article is a news release about the Plant Management Network and specifically about the Plant Disease Management Reports. This resource is valuable to all those who use fungicides and those that recommend… Continue Reading
