PLATTSBURGH — Powdery mildew blotches leaves of yellow squash, melons and cucumbers. The disease is wrecking gardeners’ harvest locally. “Each type of powdery mildew is host specific, and some ...

Powdery mildew represents a significant phytopathological challenge for cucurbit crops, including cucumber, melon and watermelon, impacting both yield and quality across diverse geographic regions.

My cucumbers had powdery mildew last year. Is there any way to prevent this? Hugh B. — Tulsa Powdery mildew is a common plant fungus. Many varieties of vegetables, such as grapes, squash and cucumbers ...

Something is wrong with my cucumbers, leaves are fuzzy-looking with white spots and also yellow spots that turn brown. What is the cause and what can I do about this? This is most likely due to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

Our summer vegetable gardens are paying off now. We are picking tomatoes and peppers and cucumbers ... . Wait a minute. If you’re like a lot of us, you picked a few cucumbers and then our plants got ...

Q: My cucumbers got powdery mildew, and the plant has pretty much died. Can I eat the cucumbers that are still on it? What should I do to avoid this problem next year? A: Yes, if your plants get ...

Your description sounds a lot like powdery mildew, which is an easy disease to recognize, and it is common in the landscape at this time of year. It can be a problem that shows up on annuals, ...