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ABIOTIC DAMAGE ON STRAWBERRY MIMICKING FUNGAL DISEASE

Posted on March 26, 2018August 20, 2018 by Steve Koike

Central coast California weather conditions in late 2017 and into early 2018 have resulted in possible stressed strawberry plants in some areas. Overall low rain levels through February 2018 may have contributed to buildup of salts in the root profile, causing leaf burn and less than optimal growth of the transplants (Photos 1 and 2). […]

SPRINGTIME MEANS BROCCOLI HEAD ROT TIME

Posted on March 26, 2018June 27, 2022 by Steve Koike

In California, broccoli head rot problems typically occur in the late winter through spring seasons. For broccoli head rot to occur, the conditions need to be humid and wet. The problem is therefore triggered by rain, persistent fog or dew, and overhead sprinkler irrigation that is applied during cold, wet months (note that sprinkler irrigation […]