Black Rot

Ringspot virus of spinach affects the appearance and palatability of the leaves. It is a common disease among many other plants in at least 30 different families. Tobacco ringspot on spinach rarely causes plants to die, but the foliage is diminished, faded and reduced. In a crop where the foliage is the harvest, such diseases can have serious affects. Learn the signs and some preventions for this disease. Signs of Spinach Tobacco Ringspot Spinach with tobacco ringspot virus is a disease

Spinach white rust can be a confusing condition. For starters, it is not truly a rust disease at all, and it is oftentimes initially mistaken for downy mildew. When left unchecked, it can cause significant crop loss. First discovered in 1907 in remote areas, spinach plants with white rust are now found all over the world. Continue reading to learn more about the symptoms of white rust on spinach, as well as spinach white rust treatment options. About Spinach White Rust Disease White rust

Tomatoes aren’t just red anymore. (Really, they never were, but now more than ever heirloom varieties in all different colors are finally getting the worldwide recognition they deserve). Black is one criminally underappreciated tomato color, and one of the most satisfying black tomato varieties is the Black Ethiopian. Keep reading to learn more about growing Black Ethiopian tomato plants in the garden. Black Ethiopian Tomato Info What is a Black Ethiopian tomato? At first glance, Black E

Black rot of turnips is a serious disease of not only turnips, but most other crucifer crops as well. What exactly is turnip black rot? Turnips with black rot have a bacterial disease caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. As mentioned, black rot targets members of the Brassica family– from turnips to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard, and radish. Since the disease afflicts so many crops, it is important to learn about turnip black rot control. Wh