Potato Black Leg – Black leg is caused by Erwinia spp. which also cause ‘soft rots’. The bacteria which lead to the aerial phase of Blackleg are soil-borne (originate from old crop debris) and spread by rainfall, overhead irrigation and wind. The aerial phase of Blackleg does not originate from decaying seed pieces. The bacterium […]

No basil downy mildew has been reported in the field to date in New Jersey. However, with current weather conditions expected all week, all basil growers should consider scouting on a daily basis and consider taking appropriate preventative measures. Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber as far north as central North Carolina as […]