Snow mold threat continues

March 27, 2021

Microdochium patch (also known as pink snow mold or Fusarium patch) and gray snow mold (Typhula blight) are activated by cool, wet weather, when average air temperatures are below 62F. They are therefore still threats in most parts of the country for a few more weeks. While gray snow mold appears to require the presence of snow for its development, Microdochium patch can occur even when there is little or no snow cover.

Some important reminders about snow mold management:…