Symptoms begin as small, yellow-green lesions on young leaves which usually appear deformed and twisted, or as dark, water soaked, greasy-appearing lesions on older foliage. Lesions develop rapidly to a size of 0.1 to 0.2 in wide and become tan to brownish-red. Fruit spots begin as pale-green, water- soaked areas, which eventually become raised, brown, and roughened
- Affects
- Level of Concern
- Gardeners take note
- What months
- Jun–Sep
- Treatment / Useful Links
Prune infected leaves off of plant and disinfect tools or gloves that have come in contact with the material to avoid spread. Crop rotation with non-host crops helps to reduce the risk of disease by reducing the amount of primary inoculum (spores) in the immediate area. If possible, plant resistant varieties and plant only certified, pathogen-free seed.