Garlic field in midcoast Maine; photo by Peyton Ginakes, UMaine Cooperative Extension. Fungal diseases remain the primary concern this season due to continuously wet conditions. Botrytis leaf blight in particular is increasing in prevalence at all scouting locations, and the weather forecast warrants action for those using fungicides. As a reminder,
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