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Jamaican crop guides
Pest and disease guides for 18 crops grown in Jamaica — what to look for, what causes it, and what to do about it. The same reference library PlantArmor uses in the field.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper
6 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Tomato
7 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Sweet Pepper
6 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Carrot
4 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.8
Coffee
3 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.5
Corn
4 common pests and diseases · pH 5.8–7
Crucifers (Cabbage/Broccoli)
4 common pests and diseases · pH 6–7.5
Cucumber
4 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Ginger
3 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.5
Herbs (Thyme/Scallion)
3 common pests and diseases · pH 6–7
Irish Potato
4 common pests and diseases · pH 5–6
Leafy Veg (Callaloo/Pak Choi)
4 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Onion
3 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Papaya
4 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.5
Pineapple
4 common pests and diseases · pH 4.5–5.5
Sweet Potato
3 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.5
Watermelon
5 common pests and diseases · pH 6–6.8
Yam (Yellow/Lucca)
4 common pests and diseases · pH 5.5–6.5
Why these guides exist
Most crop advice online is written for temperate growing conditions. Pest pressure in Jamaica is different: year-round warmth means pest generations never really stop, and the wet season drives fungal and bacterial disease far harder than a northern spring does. These guides describe what actually shows up in Jamaican fields.