Leaf Diseases of Strawberry

The most common leaf diseases on strawberry in Kentucky are leaf blight, leaf spot, and leaf scorch. In perennial systems, leaf diseases can become more severe and are often found together. In annual systems, leaf diseases can be minor. Management of strawberry leaf diseases should always include cultural practices, and in commercial systems, may include fungicides.

A new disease of strawberry, Neopestalotiopsis, was confirmed in Kentucky in 2024. Neopest disease is covered here    • Neopestalotiopsis Disease in Strawberry  .

Dr. Nicole Gauthier is an Extension professor at the University of Kentucky, Department of Plant Pathology. Her focus is disease management for fruit and vegetables, particularly for small acreage farms. Additional resources can be found at:
• UK Dept of Plant Pathology (fact sheets, spray guides, cultural calendars) - https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/ext...
• Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide (with spray recommendations) - https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/...
• Fruit Scouting Guides – https://fruitscout.ca.uky.edu/
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