What is wrong with my butternut squash vine? - Ask Extension
The leaves and stems on my butternut squash have been shriveling. This has been progressing for the past two weeks or so. I doubt it's a watering issu...
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What is wrong with my butternut squash vine? #812453
Asked September 27, 2022, 10:34 PM EDT
The leaves and stems on my butternut squash have been shriveling. This has been progressing for the past two weeks or so. I doubt it's a watering issue but if anything I think it would be overwatering. I don't see any signs of vine borers and there is no white liquid if I make a cut so I don't think it's bacterial wilt. The main vines seem sturdy and stiff and the stems to the leaves seem more like flimsy straws, especially to the leaves that aren't doing well. I apply a liquid fertilizer (2-2-2) every 2 weeks.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
You have ruled out bacterial wilt so my second guess would be Powdery Mildew. Good news, it is almost the end of the season and your squash should still ripen.
What's wrong with my plant? : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension (umn.edu
Growing healthy vegetables | UMN Extension
What's wrong with my plant? : Garden : University of Minnesota Extension (umn.edu
Growing healthy vegetables | UMN Extension
Thank you!