- Dickeya dianthicola has been confirmed on ‘Norwis’ potato in New Jersey from seed originating from Prince Edward Island. This is the first report of Dickeya on potato in NJ this growing season. All potato growers should continue to scout their fields on a regular basis. Please contact your county agent if you find suspect plants.
- Pectobacterium spp. has been confirmed in southern NJ in ‘Dark Red Norland’ potato originating from P.E.I and in ‘Atlantic’ originating from Maine.
- Late blight was reported on tomato being sold as transplants in a retail operation last week near northeast Philadelphia. There has been no new information to date. Growers of tomato and potato should continue with their regular fungicide maintenance programs.
- Basil downy mildew was reported in potted basil being sold at a retail location in southern New Jersey.
- Bacterial leaf spot has been confirmed in pepper.
