FORECAST DISCUSSION: Friday, April 30: *** Conditions will be less favorable for blue mold in the Southeast this weekend. *** The low pressure area now off the SC coast will move to the east during the weekend. Warmer, drier conditions are expected for most areas on Saturday and Sunday. There is Moderate Risk of disease development in southern GA and northern FL today, dropping to Low Risk Saturday and Sunday.
The other sources do not threaten any major growing areas. However, some localized disease development is possible on one or two days this weekend in western Cuba, eastern Mexico, and southern Texas. TK
Blue Mold Active in the Plant Bed and Greenhouse (click on small image for larger image)
What should one look for?
Seriously Threatening Sources: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
Current Sources:
Previous Sources:
None
***** NOTE: These forecasts/outlooks only apply to disease development from airborne transport of spores!!! We do not have the capability to ascertain blue mold development by other means, such as transplanting of infected seedlings, nor will we attempt to do so. Please consult the Extension Service personnel in your area if you have concerns about these matters! *****
This service is provided by the North Carolina State University departments of Plant Pathology and Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Web page last updated by Thomas Keever on 30 April 1999.