gray leaf spot

Gray Leaf Spot: A Florida Summer Turf Disease

Disease & Plant HealthTurfgrass

Gray leaf spot is a turf disease that affects St. Augustinegrass primarily during Forida’s rainy, humid summers. Caused by a fungus, it presents in oblong tan spots. Gray leaf spot disease can be managed by watering early in the morning, limiting use of nitrogen fertilizers, and regularly applying fungicides.