For the past two summers my cucumbers and zucchini have developed a whitish powder on their leaves. Some, after flowering, get fruit that becomes mushy. I have used [the insecticide] Sevin and other ...

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 ...

Mildews are the most common and most devastating diseases infecting cucumbers and other members of the cucurbit family of plants, which include squashes, pumpkins, zucchini and melons. There are two ...

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 ...

Why milk matters: Milk contains calcium, proteins, and compounds that can support plant health and soil quality when used in moderation. Fighting mildew: Diluted milk sprays can help reduce powdery ...

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 ...

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

You had a bumper crop of cucumbers all season long, but now, as the dog days of summer begin to wind down, your cucumber plants are looking less than vibrant. The weather is still warm, yet your ...

Q: Every time I used to plant cucumber plants they did very well, lots of cukes on the vines. Now when I plant them, the leaves get a silvery sheen to them, then the plants and cukes die. I have no ...