June 14th

Peppers

Phytopthora Blight was first observed on bell peppers in the field in southeast Illinois on June 12.

Due to the wet conditions, we may experience widespread phytophthora blight and fruit rot in cucurbits (cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash, watermelon, zucchini), peppers, and tomato field. Phytophthora blight caused by Phytophthora capsici is a serious threat to production of the above mentioned crops in Illinois.

For more information on Phytophthora blight, click here and here.