Horticulture

Identifying and Managing Wirestem on Vegetable Brassica (Cole) Crops

Publication Date

Fall 11-19-2019

Publication Number

LGP 1029

Summary

Wirestem is a disease that affects many vegetable brassica or cole crops in South Carolina and the southeastern United States. Disease is most severe on young plants grown in the fall in heavy soils. Several different management practices reduce the number of plants affected with wirestem. This fact sheet is useful for vegetable growers, Extension agents, and crop consultants.

Target Audiences

vegetable growers, Extension agents, Extension specialists, crop consultants

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Symptoms of wirestem on cabbage transplants that are so severe the plants likely will not survive.

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