kale issue - Ask Extension
I have just gotten the flea beetles under control on my kale plants, but now I noticed that the new leaves coming up are deformed and curling. I also ...
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kale issue #797363
Asked June 22, 2022, 10:06 PM EDT
I have just gotten the flea beetles under control on my kale plants, but now I noticed that the new leaves coming up are deformed and curling. I also noticed a tan scarring around the stem/new leaves. This is affecting nearly all of my kale plants (different varieties in different areas of the garden). Any ideas? Thank you!!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The plants have probably been damaged by Swede midge, a pest relatively new to Minnesota.
Go here to learn about Swede midge:
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/swede-midge
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/swede_midge_biology_and_management
If you believe Swede midge is present, please report your findings to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Arrest the Pest Program.
Arrest.the.Pest@state.mn.us
Go here to learn about Swede midge:
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/swede-midge
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/swede_midge_biology_and_management
If you believe Swede midge is present, please report your findings to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Arrest the Pest Program.
Arrest.the.Pest@state.mn.us
