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Vine Crops Disorder: Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a foliar disease that occurs in the later part of summer on many vine crops. Find out how to identify, prevent, and control powdery mildew in your garden in this helpful factsheet.
Vine Crops Disorder: Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a destructive fungal disease of the foliage, stems and fruit of cucumbers, gourds, and melons. Find out how to identify, prevent and control this disease in your garden.
Vine Crops Disorder: Angular Leaf Spot
Angular leaf spoit is a bacterial disease that affects cucumbers, honeydew melon and zucchini grown in Wisconsin. This factsheet will help you identify, prevent and control this disease in your garden.
Vine Crops Disease: Phytophthora Blight
Phytophthora blight is a serious disease of zucchini, pumpkin, summer squash and melons, as well as other vine crops. This factsheet describes symptoms, disease cycle and control methods.
Tomato Disorder: Post-Harvest Fruit Diseases
Some garden diseases may not cause symptoms on tomato fruit until after harvest, but most are also visible as foliar disease. Learn how to manage these diseases in this factsheet.
Tomato Disorder: Physiological Fruit Problems
Environmental factors can affect the look, and sometimes flavor of tomatoes. This publication covers disorders including blossom end rot, blotchy ripening, catfacing, cracking, puffiness and sunscald.
Potato Disorders: Common Scab and Powdery Scab
There are two separate diseases commonly known as “scab” that affect potatoes. This factsheet helps distinguish between the two and outlines management strategies.
Handbook of Pea Diseases
This guide provides scientific information and visual guidance regarding the most common diseases of peas, especially those grown for canning and freezing.
Corn Disorders: Smut and Rust
Corn smut, which damages ears and kernels, and rust, which affects leaves, husks and tassels, are concerns wherever corn is grown. Learn about these diseases in this publication.
Cole Crops Disorder: Clubroot
Clubroot is an old and serious disease of cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and more. Learn about this persistent disease and control methods in this publication.
Cole Crops Disorder: Blackleg
Blackleg of cole crops is not as common as it once was, but it can still be a concern. This publication covers the disease’s life cycle and offers effective control methods.
Specialized Gardening Techniques: Wide-Row Planting, Square-Foot Gardening and Raised Beds
Learn how to make the most of your garden. Features tips for setting up and planting raised beds, including wheelchair access.