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Dear Extension, I am having problems with growing cucumber. I appreciate your help in identifying the issues. 1. Some leaves are wilting and drying ou...
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Problems with cucumber plants #842499
Asked July 25, 2023, 11:31 AM EDT
Dear Extension,
I am having problems with growing cucumber. I appreciate your help in identifying the issues.
1. Some leaves are wilting and drying out while other leaves are fine on the same vine.
2. The fruits are misshaped. Fruits are darker at the top. Some fruits are bitter.
3. Yellow and brown spots on the leaves. I have tried daconil and hydrogen peroxide.
Thank you,
Ramesh.
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi-
1. this could be bacterial wilt disease if leaves are progressively wilting- healthy, green leaves become limp with some recovery at night
2. poor pollination/fertilization results in deformed fruits. Bitterness could be related to water stress, high heat, diseases, and insect pests
3. spots appear to be caused by one or more diseases such as anthracnose and angular leaf spot
Information on these problems can be found in:
Key to Common Problems of Cucumbers
Cucumber plants are vulnerable to many diseases and insect pests. Select varieties with maximum disease resistance:
https://www.vegetables.cornell.edu/pest-management/disease-factsheets/disease-resistant-vegetable-varieties/
Planting cucumber several times during the growing season can help spread risks and extend the growing season. Growing plants vertically is an excellent way to increase productivity per area and reduce disease risk by improving air circulation around foliage.
Jon
1. this could be bacterial wilt disease if leaves are progressively wilting- healthy, green leaves become limp with some recovery at night
2. poor pollination/fertilization results in deformed fruits. Bitterness could be related to water stress, high heat, diseases, and insect pests
3. spots appear to be caused by one or more diseases such as anthracnose and angular leaf spot
Information on these problems can be found in:
Key to Common Problems of Cucumbers
Cucumber plants are vulnerable to many diseases and insect pests. Select varieties with maximum disease resistance:
https://www.vegetables.cornell.edu/pest-management/disease-factsheets/disease-resistant-vegetable-varieties/
Planting cucumber several times during the growing season can help spread risks and extend the growing season. Growing plants vertically is an excellent way to increase productivity per area and reduce disease risk by improving air circulation around foliage.
Jon
