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Diagnosing Southern Blight and White Mold in Tomato and Pepper

Plant & Pest Advisory – July 13, 2025 – Andy Wyenandt

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There have been a few reports of Southern blight (Sclerotinia rolfsii) and Whitemold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) on tomato and pepper in New Jersey. Southernblight is much more common in vegetable areas south of the statewhere summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods oftime. Like white mold, it can survive in the soil for many […]

Diagnosing Southern Blight and White Mold in Tomato and Pepper

Plant & Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt

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Southern blight is much more common in vegetable areas south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods of time. Like white mold, it can survive in the soil for many years. Symptoms of Southern blight include infection at the base of the stem at the soil line. The resulting […]

Diagnosing Southern Blight and White Mold in Tomato and Pepper

Plant & Pest Advisory- May 9, 2024- Andy Wyenandt

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There have been a few reports of Southern blight (Sclerotinia rolfsii) and White mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) on tomato and pepper in New Jersey. Southern blight is much more common in vegetable areas south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods of time. Like white mold, it can survive in […]