Latest Purple Spot Research 

Categories: Disease

 February 2024.  The fungus, Stemphylium vesicarium, causes purple spot disease of asparagus spears and fern.  MSU research found three very effective products to control purple spot – Quadris, Merivon and Miravis Prime.  Currently only Quadis is labeled for use on asparagus.  Work is underway to get the other two products labeled for use on asparagus.