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What's on my Green Wave Mustard #860221

Asked March 01, 2024, 12:09 PM EST

We've grown mustard in our raised beds with row covers on them all winter. They are going great guns and looking good now. However, we noticed a few leaves that had this on (in?) them. See picture. At first I thought they might be insect eggs. But on further thought maybe not. First, the row covers are pretty tight and I don't think bugs have gotten in. Second, no kale in the bed. Though I like to eat it, it attracts more bugs than I want to deal with. And third, it's right along the veining and no where else. Could it maybe be a (almost) freeze when it was taking up water? Anyway, just curoious. Michaela

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

We can't see it clearly enough but it does not look concerning. We think your instincts are correct and it's likely abiotic, especially given the wild fluctuations we've had in temperature lately. 


Christine

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