Not to be confused with powdery mildew, downy mildew is a different infection – though both are fungi. The difference is the conditions in which they occur and thus the different management requirements. Downy Mildew Host Plants Downy mildew is most often associated with … [Read more...]
Controlling Blossom End Rot in the Garden
Blossom end rot is a disease of fruiting crops--including tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and cucurbits--that can result in serious damage to the crops. In fact, gardeners and farmers may lose half of their crop to blossom end rot. Cause of Blossom End Rot Blossom end rot … [Read more...]