- Cucurbit downy mildew was reported on cucumber as far north as Southern Georgia this past week.
- Crown rot and leather rot (fruit rot) caused by Phytophthora spp. were found on strawberry this past week.
- Bacterial problems in strawberry, parsley, and lettuce were reported this past week. With the rain and windy weather predicted over the next few days conditions will be ideal for the bacterial diseases.
- No late blight has been reported in the region to date.
May 23, 2013 Andy Wyenandt