NC State Research and Extension
North Carolina Extension Agents, Economic Specialists, Plant Pathologists, and Vegetable Crop Specialists share Cucurbit disease management information with crop producers and collaborate with Cucurbit breeders.
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumber in western NC
Water-soaked lesions on the undersides of leaves were observed with signs of the pathogen — gray to black spores on the underside of the leaf. Very light yellow spots or lesions were observed on the upper sides of leaves. At the moment, downy mildew has not been observed on any other cucurbit in western NC.
Downy Mildew reported on Cucumbers
Downy mildew on cucumbers was reported on May 31 in Charleston County, SC and less than a week later CDM was reported in Sampson County, NC
2024 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The 2024 Southeast U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook is now available. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension specialists and researchers from 12 land-grant universities in the U.S. who work in the area of vegetable production. These specialists and researchers represent a wide array of disciplines: agricultural engineering, entomology, vegetable production, plant pathology, postharvest physiology, soil science, and weed science.
MyIPMvegetables
MyIPM for Vegetables provides Integrated Pest Management (IPM) information for conventional and organic production of vegetable crops including, cucurbits (cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin, squash, watermelon) and tomatoes.
The target audience is commercial growers (conventional and organic), farm advisors, and specialists, but homeowners may also find useful information.
Disease Survey for Cucumber growers
You are invited to take part in a research study. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right to be a part of this study, to choose not to participate, and to stop participating at any time without penalty. The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of grower’s opinions on cucumber varieties.
Downy Mildew on Cucumber in Western NC
Cucumber downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber plants in a research plot in western NC. Water-soaked lesions on the leaves were observed with gray to black spores on the underside of the leaf. Very light yellow spots or lesions were observed on the upper sides of leaves.
Downy mildew on Cucumber in NC
Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed in Lenoir County on cucumbers this week.
