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Plant & Pest Advisory – May 27, 2025 – Andy Wyenandt
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in greenhouse grown sweet basil in central
New Jersey. This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state and region this
growing season. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses
on a daily basis.
For more information on controlling BDM in the field-grown basil
https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/options-for-controlling-basil-downy-mildewin-
the-field-2-3-2-2/
For more information on controlling BDM in the greenhouse
https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/controlling-basil-downy-mildew-in-the-greenhouse-
2/
To track the progress of BDM in the US https://basil.agpestmonitor.org/
For more information on the Rutgers Basil Breeding Program https://plant-pest-advisory.
rutgers.edu/an-introduction-to-rutgers-downy-mildew-resistant-sweet-basils-2/