Beet Blight Apr 2026

Sharp, wart-like protuberances on the underside of leaves.

A soil-borne fungus that causes sudden wilting and yellowing. beet blight

Originally known simply as "beet blight," this disease nearly destroyed the sugar beet industry in the Western United States during the early 1900s. Sharp, wart-like protuberances on the underside of leaves

While Curly Top is the historical "blight," modern growers may use the term for other destructive conditions: Southern Blight ( Sclerotium rolfsii ) management focuses on :

Circular to irregular spots on leaves that may look water-soaked before turning brown or black. 🛡️ Management & Control

Because many "blight" symptoms are irreversible once they appear, management focuses on :