“Downy Mildew was identified today in a commercial cucumber field in Kent County, Ontario. The disease had previously been identified in the Great Lakes area, in Michigan on June 22nd. Risk remains high now that the disease has been confirmed in Ontario despite hot, dry weather.”
ONvegetables
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in the Great Lakes Region
Cucumber downy mildew has NOT been identified in Ontario, but the risk is high. Growers are advised to use a downy mildew specific fungicide program, if this hasn’t been started.
