Downy mildew resistant plants; where to buy - Ask Extension
In the past years we have had Downy mildew kill out Cucumber and Melon plants. I heard there are plants that are resistant to this mold. Where can I...
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Asked April 19, 2024, 8:16 AM EDT
In the past years we have had Downy mildew kill out Cucumber and Melon plants. I heard there are plants that are resistant to this mold. Where can I buy them, and the names of these varities ?
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Daniel, thanks for the question.
It looks like Cornell has some good information on resistant varieties. Here are a few:
Cucumbers: Brickyard, Bristol, and DMR 401
Cantaloupe Varieties: Trifecta, Edisto 47
You can find seed sources by downloading the Excel files accessed through the first link or simply doing a web search. Check out these links:
Disease-resistant cucurbit varieties | Cornell Vegetables
Cucumber and Cantaloupe Varieties Resistant to Downy Mildew | Cornell Vegetables
I hope this is helpful,
Thank you for your time and sharing this info.