Beet, Chard Diseases

Beet, Chard: Damping-off categories: Beet, Chard Beet, Chard Diseases Vegetables last review date: 2026-02-27 11:14 Damping-off of cucumber seedlingsPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Damping-off is caused by fungi that remain in the soil for long periods of time. Infected seeds decay without germinating. Seedlings may be infected and fail to emerge from the soil. Emerged […]

Beet, Chard: Downy mildew categories: Beet, Chard Beet, Chard Diseases Vegetables last review date: 2026-02-27 11:19 Downy mildew on beet plantsOSU slide library Biology Downy mildew can infect any aboveground portion of beets and Swiss chard. The fungus can infect young cotyledon leaves, causing them to appear yellow, mildewed, and to curl downward. Larger leaves […]