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Basil downy mildew remains active. The weather this time of year is ideal for downy mildew development across many crops. Growers should remain diligent going into the fall with regular scouting and preventative fungicide applications.

Cucurbit downy and powdery mildew remain active. Growers holding mature pumpkins in the field for the next few weeks should do their best to maintain the foliage for as long as possible to prevent potential sunscald injury. Late-season fungicide applications will also help keep powdery mildew off of the stems extending the pumpkin’s post-harvest longevity. Stems infected with powdery mildew will turn brown and dry out much quicker than healthier stems. Additionally, powdery mildew and downy mildew fungicide programs for all fall cucurbit crops should continue as along as harvesting continues.

There have been no new reports of Late blight this past week.  Growers with late-season tomato plantings should be diligent and scout on a regular basis. The cooler weather and prolonged dew periods are ideal conditions for Late blight development. All old plantings should be sprayed with gramoxone to burn the foliage down or mowed/disced under as soon as possible after the last harvest.

• Late blight was reported in organic tomato field in southern New Jersey on 8/14. There have been no new reports of late blight in the state this past week.
• Basil downy mildew remains active.
• Pepper anthracnose has flared up in the southern part of the state.
• Phomopsis fruit rot has been found on eggplant in Salem County.
• Conditions for downy mildew development on many crops have been ideal this past week with the cooler temperatures and dewy mornings. Downy mildew has been reported on cucumbers, basil, and crucifer crops. Remember, the fungicides recommended for controlling downy mildew are specific and need to be incorporated into weekly maintenance applications.

Vegetable IPM Report 7-30-14 – Click to View | Download | Print

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Maps for the Week
–European Corn Borer Map
–Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map
–Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map

Topics for the Week

• Sweet Corn
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• BMSB
• Pumpkins and Winter Squash
• Basil

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Vegetable IPM Report 7-23-14 – Click to View | Download | Print

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Maps for the Week
–European Corn Borer Map
–Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map
–Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map

Topics for the Week

• Sweet Corn
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• BMSB
• Pumpkins and Winter Squash
• Basil

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Basil downy mildew

Basil Downy Mildew remains active in New Jersey. All basil growers should scout on a daily basis and taking appropriate preventative measures.

Cucurbit downy mildew

Cucurbit Downy Mildew has been reported as far north as northern Maryland and in central Michigan to-date. With the latest weather this past week, all cucurbit growers should scout on a regular basis and adjust fungicide programs accordingly and begin to apply downy mildew specific fungicides if not already done so. Organic growers should apply copper or other OMRI-approved products to help prevent and suppress downy mildew development. If you suspect CDM on your farm please contact your count agent so we can confirm and report it. To track downy mildew in the US please visit NCSU’s Downy Mildew Forecasting Website.

Cucurbit growers should scout on a regular basis and adjust fungicide programs to incorporate powdery mildew specific fungicides into their weekly fungicide programs.

Peppers and Tomatoes

Bacterial leaf spot has been reported on both crops. Heavy wind and rains have been experienced throughout the state. Remember that all bacteria need a natural opening (i.e., stomata) or a wound (i.e., from typing or pruning) to enter a plant to start an infection.
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