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Hello,My cucumber plant has started to develop spots on its leaves. I have attached a picture of what it looks like. I am wondering is there a natural...
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Cucumber plant #244974
Asked May 17, 2015, 10:15 AM EDT
Hello,
My cucumber plant has started to develop spots on its leaves. I have attached a picture of what it looks like. I am wondering is there a natural way to treat this? I would prefer to not use chemicals if that can be avoided. Thanks in advance!
Shannon
My cucumber plant has started to develop spots on its leaves. I have attached a picture of what it looks like. I am wondering is there a natural way to treat this? I would prefer to not use chemicals if that can be avoided. Thanks in advance!
Shannon
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
It looks like wind damage. The leaves are large and soft and when exposed to strong winds, they rub and abrade each other. Cucumber leaves are sandpaper-like to the touch so it is not unusual for plants raised in greenhouses or indoors to have big, soft leaves. It appears to be only a few leaves that are damaged.
It does not to appear to be to disease because there are no defined spots or rings or colored margins on the spots. Disease would continue to spread. It's a little too early, also.
It does not to appear to be to disease because there are no defined spots or rings or colored margins on the spots. Disease would continue to spread. It's a little too early, also.