Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/10 in both northern and southern counties. All timings for first generation OFM have past. Third generation timings are updated below: OFM 2nd Generation Timing Insecticide Type County/Region Degree Days by 6/30 base 45 Conventional 2100-2200 2350-2450 Diamide 2025-2150 2375-2450 Gloucester – Southern […]
Continue reading...July 11, 2023 Megan Muehlbauer
North Jersey Wine Grape Twilight Meeting
North Jersey Wine Grape Twilight Meeting July 18, 2023 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 610 Perrineville Road Hightstown, NJ 08520 Detailed agenda is forthcoming. Talks will include disease and pest updates, pH and fertility management. Pesticide credits are anticipated. RSVP: Please call or E-mail to Kim Crommelin at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us Light fare […]
Continue reading...July 10, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Identifying and controlling common leaf spot in strawberry
Strawberry leaf spot, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen, Mycosphaerella fragariae, can infect leaves, petioles, runners, fruit stalks (pedicels), and berry caps or calyxes. Small, dark purple to reddish-purple, round spots, 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter (3 to 6 millimeters), appear on the upper leaf surfaces. The center of the spots soon become tan or […]
Continue reading...July 8, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update: 07-08-23
Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber and cantaloupe in southern New Jersey. For more information on CDM control please click here. Blackleg has been reported on potato in New Jersey. There have been no reports of Late blight in potato or tomato in the region to date. To follow the progress of Late blight […]
Continue reading...July 8, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert – Cantaloupe – 7/8/23
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cantaloupe in Salem County on July 7th and on cucumber in Gloucester County (7/1) and in Atlantic County (6/13) in southern New Jersey. This is the third report of CDM in the state and region this growing season. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily […]
Continue reading...July 8, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Identifying and controlling Botrytis in high tunnel and greenhouse tomato production
Botrytis, or gray mold, caused by the fungus, Botrytis cinerea, can cause significant losses in high tunnel and greenhouse tomato production if not controlled properly. The pathogen can rapidly spread during periods when structures are closed and when relative humidity remains high for long periods of time. This often occurs when outside weather remains cool […]
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