Downy mildew and powdery mildew can also be a problem ... The problem is that hybrid snapdragon varieties, especially the dwarf types, have shallow roots and if you water too often, their roots ...

Downy mildew is the biggest threat to spinach production around the world. While the pathogen has a short life cycle (approximately a week), it can produce millions of spores during the spinach ...

But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be vigilant for signs of downy mildew, a disease that can decimate the crop if left unchecked. To help ...

The battles of impatiens with downy mildew have received national attention for several years. "We have had two bad seasons as far as wet and cold, and so wet and cold means fungal issues and ...

Cucurbit downy mildew is a devastating disease for the United States cucurbit industry, which includes cucumbers, watermelon, squash, and pumpkin. The disease has caused major losses in North ...

Downy mildew, which looks strikingly similar to black spot, can become an increasing problem. “People are confusing them,” he said. “It’s difficult to tell the two apart.” Black spot ...

Last year my potted impatiens had that terrible new disease, impatiens downy mildew, and all died. Can I use my old infected potting soil in non-flower beds this year? Send it to the landfill?

A strain of downy mildew disease has recently been found in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver, and is believed to be responsible for killing off these beloved garden plants. "It's literally ...