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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Plant Disease Central

Plant Disease Information & Management Resource for Nebraska

Backyard Fruits and Vegetables

 

Producing home grown fruits and vegetables is a past time enjoyed by millions every year in the United States. This type of production allows gardeners to provide healthy and nutritious food to their families and neighbors. It also allows gardeners the decision whether chemicals will be applied to plants. Gardening is also a good form of exercise and serves as a form of relaxation.

Backyard gardens can be grown by individuals on a spacious farm to one of the largest cities in the U.S. Individuals in the cities were land is limited have learned to grow vegetable plants in containers in atriums, balconies, patios and roof tops. There are several diseases that can be encountered with fruits and vegetables no matter how they are produced. Proper management of diseases allows gardeners to enjoy the tastes of their success all season long.