Cucurbit Disease Update – July 7th, 2015
By Elaine Roddy, Vegetable Crops Specialist, OMAFRA Do you ever just get completely overwhelmed by choices? I do. Especially when… Continue Reading Cucurbit Disease Update – July 7th, 2015
Category: Disease
Powdery Mildew in Cucurbits
We have had recent reports of powdery mildew in squash as of July 6th, 2015.
How to access TOMcast™ and other crop management tools at www.vegtools.ca
Dr. Rishi R. Burlakoti, Research Lead and Plant Pathologist, Weather INnovations Consulting LP Weather INnovations is currently providing several crop… Continue Reading How to access TOMcast™ and other crop management tools at www.vegtools.ca
Managing field tomato fungal disease
Updated July 5, 2016: Added link to fungicide efficacy tables With the pattern of wet weather that seems to have… Continue Reading Managing field tomato fungal disease
Watch for Diseases in Asparagus
Both rust and purple spot (stemphylium) thrive under cool, wet conditions. Scout fields regularly, at least 2 times per week… Continue Reading Watch for Diseases in Asparagus
Cucumber Downy Mildew Control in a Challenging Season
Last week’s confirmation of downy mildew in both Kent and Elgin was unusually early. Recent reports have also been made… Continue Reading Cucumber Downy Mildew Control in a Challenging Season
Late blight update – June 24
To date, I know of no confirmed cases of late blight in Ontario or nearby states, but there’s a report today… Continue Reading Late blight update – June 24
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County – June 22, 2015
Trace amounts of downy mildew were found in a Kent County cucumber field today by the University of Guelph, Ridgetown… Continue Reading Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Kent County – June 22, 2015
Fracture fungicide now registered on field tomatoes
FMC of Canada has announced registration of Fracture fungicide in Canada. On field tomatoes, it is registered for control of… Continue Reading Fracture fungicide now registered on field tomatoes
Seed Disinfestation Strategies for Saved Pumpkin and Squash Seed
by Elaine Roddy, OMAFRA and Cheryl Trueman, University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus Seed borne diseases represent a real threat… Continue Reading Seed Disinfestation Strategies for Saved Pumpkin and Squash Seed