Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Vegetable Disease Identification Guide
A reference for identifying common vegetable diseases. Growers follow the steps to describe symptoms, record conditions, and get a confirmed diagnosis before choosing a response.
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The steps on this page
- Note the crop and variety
- Describe leaf, stem, and fruit symptoms
- Check where in the field it appears
- Record recent weather and watering
- Look at roots and the base of plants
- Collect a sample in a clean bag
- Send it to a diagnostic lab
- Write down the confirmed diagnosis
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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