{"id":167881,"date":"2025-07-21T05:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/?p=167881"},"modified":"2025-07-15T17:01:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:01:57","slug":"disease-resistant-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2025\/07\/disease-resistant-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like <strong>tomatoes<\/strong>, <strong>cucumbers<\/strong>, and <strong>squash<\/strong> to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily harvests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, summer also brings <strong>unwelcome diseases<\/strong>. Pruning, trellising, fertilizing, and properly watering your plants decreases the likelihood they\u2019ll become infected, but choosing disease-resistant vegetables is another way to keep them healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <strong>resistant varieties<\/strong> have stronger defenses against common pathogens, so they\u2019re less likely to become severely infected. Not all tomatoes or cucumbers are resistant to the same diseases, so pay attention to plant labels if you\u2019re looking to protect against <a href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2018\/07\/ask-modern-farmer-whats-wrong-with-my-tomato-plants\/\">specific pathogens<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Indigo Rose\u2019 Tomato<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167883\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8b9563\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b9563;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167883 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Indigo-Rose-Tomato.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of clusters of ripening cherry tomatoes, small, round, deep red-pink with dark purple tops, among green foliage in a garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Indigo-Rose-Tomato.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Indigo-Rose-Tomato-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Indigo-Rose-Tomato-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Indigo-Rose-Tomato-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great flavor meets good looks in &#8216;Indigo Rose&#8217;.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/indigo-rose-cherry-tomato-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Indigo Rose\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tomato produces <strong>golf-ball-sized fruits<\/strong> brushed with a deep purple color that results from the plant\u2019s high anthocyanin content. Cutting into the fruits reveals a classic red flesh with a sweet and acidic flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These indeterminate tomatoes are resistant to powdery mildew and late blight, so they\u2019re an excellent option for your second succession of tomatoes. Trellising the plants will <strong>keep them off the ground<\/strong> and help with disease prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Emerald Delight\u2019 Zucchini<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167884\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167884\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"758b5a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #758b5a;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167884 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Emerald-Delight-Zucchini.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a ripe, long, smooth zucchini fruit with glossy, dark green skin growing among thick stems and large, broad, serrated foliage in a garden bed.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Emerald-Delight-Zucchini.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Emerald-Delight-Zucchini-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Emerald-Delight-Zucchini-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Emerald-Delight-Zucchini-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pick young for the best flavor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/collections\/summer-squash\/products\/emerald-delight-zucchini-summer-squash-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Emerald Delight\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has impressive disease resistance, so it\u2019s a good option if you\u2019ve fought diseases in years past. The hybrid is <strong>resistant to powdery mildew<\/strong>, <strong>zucchini yellow mosaic virus<\/strong>, and <strong>watermelon mosaic virus<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety also has an open growth habit that makes it easier to spot the elongated green fruits. This shape makes it easy to spot the fruits while they\u2019re still tender and prevents them from developing into zucchini that resemble baseball bats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Mountain Merit\u2019 Tomato<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167885\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"897245\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #897245;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167885 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Merit-Tomato.webp\" alt=\"Large, round, glossy, bright red-pink tomatoes grow in a cluster among lush green, jagged foliage.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Merit-Tomato.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Merit-Tomato-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Merit-Tomato-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mountain-Merit-Tomato-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thick-skinned fruits hold up well on burgers and salads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like classic red slicing tomatoes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/mountain-merit-bush-tomato-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Mountain Merit\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a time-tested variety with <strong>impressive disease resistance<\/strong>. It\u2019s highly resistant to Fusarium wilt, gray leaf spot, tomato spotted wilt virus, and Verticillium wilt, and also moderately resistant to late blight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hybrid plants produce <strong>medium-sized slicing tomatoes<\/strong> that are perfect for slicing onto burgers or chopping for salads. Since the plants are determinate, they\u2019ll produce all their fruits within a few weeks. Planting two or three successions will allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2025\/03\/tomato-harvest-year-round\/\">enjoy ripe red tomatoes<\/a> for multiple months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Spacemaster 80\u2019 Cucumber<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167886\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"78a44a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #78a44a;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167886 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spacemaster-80-Cucumber.webp\" alt=\"An elongated, ripening cucumber with dark green, bumpy skin hangs from its stems among broad green leaves in a greenhouse.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spacemaster-80-Cucumber.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spacemaster-80-Cucumber-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spacemaster-80-Cucumber-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spacemaster-80-Cucumber-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try this classic slicing variety for a good yield with a small footprint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A classic slicing cucumber, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/spacemaster-cucumber-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Spacemaster 80\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produces <strong>seven to eight-inch green fruits<\/strong>. The plants\u2019 compact size is what sets this variety apart; the vines grow only a few feet long and are perfect for containers and small gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This disease-resistant vegetable also stands up to <strong>common cucumber diseases<\/strong>, including cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Megatron\u2019 Jalapeno Pepper<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167887\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167887\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"607936\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #607936;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167887 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Megatron-Jalapeno-Pepper-.webp\" alt=\"Close up of small ripe hot peppers of glossy dark green color covered with water droplets among green tapering foliage in the garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Megatron-Jalapeno-Pepper-.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Megatron-Jalapeno-Pepper--560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Megatron-Jalapeno-Pepper--1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Megatron-Jalapeno-Pepper--768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grows strong with fewer worries about common leaf problems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalapeno peppers are perfect if you want a hint of spice but don\u2019t want to deal with watery eyes and burning lips. The green peppers are <strong>mild chile peppers<\/strong> that add depth to salsas, marinades, salads, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/megatron-jalapeno-chile-pepper-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Megatron\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produces extra-large jalapenos that can reach<strong> over four inches long<\/strong>. This variety\u2019s disease resistance also makes it stand out; it\u2019s resistant to bacterial leaf spot and <a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/agriculture\/peppers\/tobamovirus-diseases\/#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tobamovirus<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Bolero\u2019 Carrot<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167888\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167888\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"aca057\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #aca057;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167888 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bolero-Carrot.webp\" alt=\"A woman's hand holds a bunch of ripe carrots with elongated, bright orange roots featuring blunt tips and lush green leafy tops, against a blurred background of a green sunny garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bolero-Carrot.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bolero-Carrot-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bolero-Carrot-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bolero-Carrot-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Planting in summer means sweet roots ready by fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not think of carrots as summer vegetables, but planting the seeds in the summer is essential if you want to enjoy sweet fall roots. That\u2019s especially true if you\u2019re planting<strong> long-season varieties<\/strong> like \u2018Bolero.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This variety is a <strong>reliable storage carrot<\/strong>, allowing you to dig the roots in the fall and store them throughout the winter. Along with excellent storage life, they also sport resistance to bacterial blight, alternaria blight, powdery mildew, and cavity spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Sun Gold\u2019 Tomato<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167889\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167889\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"657e39\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #657e39;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167889 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sun-Gold-Tomato.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a cluster of small, round, bright orange-skinned cherry tomatoes hanging from thin stems among green, jagged foliage in a garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sun-Gold-Tomato.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sun-Gold-Tomato-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sun-Gold-Tomato-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sun-Gold-Tomato-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright orange treasures that disappear fast from backyard gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fan favorite, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/sun-gold-cherry-tomato-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Sun Gold\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> produces <strong>super sweet orange cherry tomatoes<\/strong>. Due to the tomato\u2019s poor shelf life, this variety is rarely found outside gardens and farmers\u2019 markets. The plant\u2019s indeterminate growth form means you can harvest these little gems for months, as long as the plants are healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Sun Gold\u2019 plants are resistant to Fusarium wilt and tobacco mosaic virus. Since the vines can grow wild, pruning and trellising will help <strong>improve airflow<\/strong> and limit other diseases from taking hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Jade\u2019 Bush Beans<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167890\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5c762c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5c762c;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167890 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jade-Bush-Beans.webp\" alt=\"A cluster of long, narrow, green bean pods among triple dark green leaves in a sunny garden.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jade-Bush-Beans.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jade-Bush-Beans-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jade-Bush-Beans-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jade-Bush-Beans-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These low-maintenance plants produce plenty of tender, crisp beans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A classic green bean, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/products\/jade-bush-bean-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Jade\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a short, bushy habit and slender, tender beans. The beans are stringless, so you can throw them in a saut\u00e9 pan or even eat them raw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plants grow well in a variety of climates since they can<strong> tolerate heat and cold<\/strong> better than other varieties. They\u2019re also resistant to bean mosaic virus, curly top virus, NY15 mosaic virus, and rust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Yellowfin\u2019 Summer Squash<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_167891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-167891\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4b582e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4b582e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-167891 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellowfin-Summer-Squash.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of ripening bright yellow long zucchini fruits on thick green stems with faded flowers at the ends among large serrated foliage.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellowfin-Summer-Squash.webp 1280w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellowfin-Summer-Squash-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellowfin-Summer-Squash-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellowfin-Summer-Squash-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-167891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The open growth habit of yellowfin helps fruits catch the gardener\u2019s eye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Yellowfin\u2019 produces <strong>bright yellow zucchinis<\/strong> that stand out from the standard green varieties. The plants have a semi-open habit that makes harvesting easier, especially since the bright fruits stand out from the green leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Yellowfin\u2019 is a disease-resistant vegetable that can stand up to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew. Keeping an eye out for <strong>squash bugs and squash vine borers<\/strong> will also keep the plants healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta 15-ag-culinary-pros-share-their-favorite-heirloom-tomatoes\">\n<div class=\"mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-flex\">\n<p><a class=\"full\" title=\"15 Ag &amp; Culinary Pros Share Their Favorite Heirloom Tomatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/modernfarmer.com\/2018\/03\/15-favorite-heirloom-tomato-varieties\/\">full_link<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<p class=\"title mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-title h1\">15 Ag &amp; Culinary Pros Share Their Favorite Heirloom Tomatoes<\/p>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #122108; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fdfff7;\">\u2018Cherokee Purple\u2019 and \u2018Brandywine\u2019 will always be among the best heirloom tomato varieties, but what else is out there? Michael Pollan + more experts share their favorite heirloom tomatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"svg mfo-wysiwyg-custom-cta-svg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer means long days, busy gardens, and bumper crops, but it can also bring unwelcome diseases. 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