Skin blotch of garlic caused by the fungus, Embellisia allii, has been found in a homeowner’s garden. Symptoms on infected plants include the a diffuse coating of charcoal-colored flecks on the outer surfaces of infected stems. Although skin blotch causes mostly cosmetic injury (the outer leaf sheaths can be removed) it can cause bulb cankers. Skin blotch … Continue reading Skin blotch in garlic