MILWAUKEE -- It's mid-July and we can start to plant almost a whole new garden. See what you can plant now and over the next few weeks to harvest yet this season. There are potatoes growing in several ...

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.

PLATTSBURGH — Powdery mildew blotches leaves of yellow squash, melons and cucumbers. The disease is wrecking gardeners’ harvest locally. “Each type of powdery mildew is host specific, and some ...

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 ...

Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...

My cucumbers had powdery mildew last year. Is there any way to prevent this? Hugh B. — Tulsa Powdery mildew is a common plant fungus. Many varieties of vegetables, such as grapes, squash and cucumbers ...

Whether you have an existing vegetable garden or you're looking to start one, cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) can make an excellent addition. Not only do cucumber plants grow rapidly, but they are also ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I see orange crystals on one of my cucumbers. Each crystal is a little larger than a poppy seed. What is this? Other than a few dead leaves, the plants look healthy and produce lots of cucumbers.