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Cool coastal mornings, lush vineyards\u2014and a hidden threat. On this episode of The Growing Edge<\/em>, Todd Burkdoll unpacks the double-edged sword of Central Coast weather. While fog and marine air nurture wine grapes and leafy greens, they also create the perfect storm for diseases like downy mildew, powdery mildew, and bunch rot.<\/p>\n

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Examples of downy and powdery mildew on a grape leaf.<\/em>
Example of powdery mildew (right) along with Downy mildew on a grape leaf. Both downy and powdery mildew can present an occasional viticultural threat to vineyards.
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From spinach to wine grapes, learn why early prevention\u2014including stretch sprays with ProGibb\u00ae and strategic fungicide use can make all the difference in maintaining crop health and airflow through the canopy.<\/p>\n

Mild weather might feel perfect\u2014but it\u2019s paradise for pathogens, too.<\/p>\n

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