Cercospora Leaf Spot of Beet August 31, 2017 - From Issue: 635 By: Dan Egel Read More This disease was observed in southern Indiana recently. Cercospora leaf spot affects table beets and swiss chard. Symptoms include circular leaf spots that may have a reddish margin. The center[Read More…] Article Categories: Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Beets Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Daikon Radish January 24, 2017 - Veggie Extras Article By: Wenjing Guan Read More Daikon radish is a member of Brassica family. It forms a large white tap root like a giant carrot. The tap root (12 to 20 inches long and 2 to[Read More…] Article Categories: Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Radishes Article Tags: Cover crop
Alternaria Leaf Blight of Carrot November 15, 2016 - From Issue: 623 By: Dan Egel and Wenjing Guan Read More Last fall, my lab received a carrot sample with disease-like lesions (Figures 1 and 2). There are at least 3 carrot diseases that may appear similar. These diseases are: Alternaria[Read More…] Article Categories: Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Carrots Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Seed and Root Maggots March 14, 2016 - From Issue: 609 By: Rick Foster Read More Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot (Figure 1) feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweetcorn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Cucurbits Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Peas Cabbage Onions Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Potato Leafhopper July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster I’ve seen some substantial populations of potato leafhoppers recently. Leafhoppers can be a significant pest of a number of vegetable crops, with potato and snap beans being particularly affected. Look[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Root and Seed Maggots April 27, 2015 - From Issue: 596 By: Rick Foster The cool, wet weather we have been having is perfect for the root and seed maggots in early planted vegetables. I have already received calls about onion maggots. If you[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Corn Cucurbits Legume Vegetables Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Seed and Root Maggots March 17, 2015 - From Issue: 594 By: Rick Foster Three species of seed and root maggots attack vegetables in Indiana. The seedcorn maggot feeds on seeds and seedlings of sweet corn, cucurbits, lima and snap beans, peas, and other[Read More…] Article Categories: Cole Crops Corn Cucurbits Legume Vegetables Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
