The latest e-Gro alerts from Brian E. Whipker and Patrick Veazie of NC State investigate late-season garden mum diseases and control methods.
Fusarium spores and hyphae can survive on contaminated tools, benches, pots, trays, and in soil, and when it comes to control measures, it’s important to accurately ID plant diseases.
Fusarium can spread quickly in warm, wet conditions, and one expert says preventing the spread of it starts with managing soil moisture.