Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed in Lenoir County on cucumbers this week.
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Downy Mildew in SC
Clemson plant pathologist Tony Keinath attributed the discovery at the Coastal Research and Education Center on June 12 to a rain event that occurred the previous week.
S.C. Field Update | June 19, 2023
Squash, cucumbers zucchini are all coming to market. Watermelons and Cantaloupe will be following very soon. Downy mildew is active in all cucurbits. Rotating materials is crucial to prevent resistance. Gummy stem blight is also very active in cucurbits.
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Clade 2 Cucurbit downy mildew spores in Michigan
Michigan cucurbit update | June 7, 2023
Cucurbit planting continues across lower Michigan. Pumpkins and hard squash plantings are starting up this week for fall markets. Early cucumber plantings are at first flower this week, and some farms may be harvesting zucchini soon. The early summer squash plants in southwest Michigan jumped with the heat last week.
SC Grower weekly report | June 12, 2023
Crops coming to market include squash and cucumbers. Cantaloupe is developing well, but keep a close eye out for disease issues.
