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Michigan Cercospora Nursery 2023

April27 We planted the Cercospora Nursery on Thursday, April 27.
May24 The beets have emerged and they're doing well. We could use some rain.
June2 The beets were thinned.
June8 The beets are growing well. It has been dry and hot – some rain is needed.
June23
The beets are doing pretty well. We received 0.4” of rain last week. Some rain would be helpful – it’s been hot and dry again this week.
July3
We inoculated the Cercospora nursery.
August2 We have had frequent rain and disease is developing. We rated the nursery and ratings were 1-3.
August8
We rated the nursery and ratings were between 1 and 4. See the photo for an idea of some of the spots we’re seeing.
August16 We rated the Cercospora nursery and most ratings were between 1 and 5 with a few 6s.
August21 We rated the Cercospora nursery. Ratings were between 1 and 7.
August28 We rated the nursery and the ratings were 1-8.
September6 We rated the nursery and the ratings were 2-8. This will be our last rating due to regrowth.