Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods of wet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the production season in full swing, now is a good time to review a few of these important diseases. [Read more…]
May 29, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Phytophthora blight in cucurbit plantings
As the summer heats up in New Jersey, the control of Phytophthora blight in cucurbit plantings can be extremely difficult (even with the use of fungicides) as hot, wet weather finally sets in. Mitigating losses to Phytophthora blight in cucurbit crops begins with long crop rotations, where recommendations suggest crop rotations longer than 5 years if possible. Other cultural practices include avoid planting in low areas of the field where water may persist after rain or overhead irrigation, rogueing out infected plants as soon as possible, cutting the plastic to help dry out the soil, proper weed control, and proper preventative fungicide programs.
July 17, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Anthracnose and Alternaria Leaf Blights in Cucurbit Crops
Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods of wet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the production season in full swing, now is a good time to review a few of these important diseases. [Read more…]
July 16, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Important resources for cucurbit disease control in 2023
The cucurbit growing season is well under way in New Jersey and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region. Below are links to useful resources for the identification and management of important cucurbit diseases.
Diagnosing important diseases in cucurbit crops
Cucurbit Powdery and Downy Mildew: A Tale of Two Pathogens
The downy mildew forecasting website
Preparing for cucurbit downy mildew in 2023
Preparing for cucurbit powdery mildew in 2023
Preparing for Anthracnose and Alternaria Leaf Blights in Cucurbit Crops
Recognizing and controlling Angular leaf spot in cucurbits
Recognizing and controlling Plectosporium blight in cucurbits
Controlling Phytophthora and Pythium root rots
Destroying cucurbit plantings after harvest
July 11, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Phytophthora blight in cucurbit plantings
As the summer heats up in New Jersey, the control of Phytophthora blight in cucurbit plantings can be extremely difficult (even with the use of fungicides) as hot, wet weather finally sets in. Mitigating losses to Phytophthora blight in cucurbit crops begins with long crop rotations, where recommendations suggest crop rotations longer than 5 years if possible. Other cultural practices include avoid planting in low areas of the field where water may persist after rain or overhead irrigation, rogueing out infected plants as soon as possible, cutting the plastic to help dry out the soil, proper weed control, and proper preventative fungicide programs.
July 9, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Important resources for cucurbit disease control in 2022
The cucurbit growing season is well under way in New Jersey and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region. Below are links to useful resources for the identification and management of important cucurbit diseases.
Diagnosing important diseases in cucurbit crops
Cucurbit Powdery and Downy Mildew: A Tale of Two Pathogens
The downy mildew forecasting website
Preparing for cucurbit downy mildew in 2022
Preparing for cucurbit powdery mildew in 2022
Preparing for Anthracnose and Alternaria Leaf Blights in Cucurbit Crops
Recognizing and controlling Angular leaf spot in cucurbits
Recognizing and controlling Plectosporium blight in cucurbits
Controlling Phytophthora and Pythium root rots
Destroying cucurbit plantings after harvest
