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Post by Songbird on Aug 5, 2010 8:07:33 GMT -6
I was waitin for my cucumbers to get a little bigger  before harvesting, so I'd have a few to share, and this morning when I went out, I found a cloud on each one!!  Yep! A white spot that looks like a cloud! What causes that?? Anyway, I picked them all before they could get any further gone. I don't know if they are edible or not. HELP! |
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Post by mogarden on Aug 6, 2010 3:52:54 GMT -6
Pictures?
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Post by Songbird on Aug 7, 2010 23:14:26 GMT -6
Hmm, that's askin' quite a bit right now. See what I can do
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Aug 8, 2010 5:48:13 GMT -6
Song, was the "cloud" limited to the surface?
Or..
was the area under the cloud sunken?
Was the "cloud" a whitish/greenish velvety spot
if so could be "Scab"
How about the condition of the vines/leaves?
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Post by Rita on Aug 8, 2010 7:16:39 GMT -6
Could it be powdery mildew ?  |
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Post by spuds on Aug 8, 2010 10:22:44 GMT -6
Powdery mildew is my nemesis.Didnt plant cukes cause they get it bad,but squash is doing ok so far.I saw squash plants they were selling at store that had it,yikes!!!
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Post by Songbird on Aug 8, 2010 21:22:24 GMT -6
You described it Phil, and some of the leaves have the same whitish patches on them. Scab? what does this mean? |
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Aug 9, 2010 6:47:39 GMT -6
means you have a fungus...but usually only makes fer ugly cukes, it can be controled with most any fungicide, organic or non organic... tends to be more prevalent with poor drainage, or poor air circulation... this wet/humid weather has alot of problems comin with it huh  |
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Post by Songbird on Aug 9, 2010 21:55:09 GMT -6
Thanks!
So what's yer organic fungacide suggestion?
Vinegar?
Would it help if I let it go awhile to dry out?
Should I pull off the infected leaves?
So, I can eat the cukes, as long as I cut out the bad part??
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Aug 10, 2010 6:07:05 GMT -6
Thanks! So what's yer organic fungacide suggestion? Vinegar? Would it help if I let it go awhile to dry out? Should I pull off the infected leaves? So, I can eat the cukes, as long as I cut out the bad part?? As always Song, yer welcome  Yes, vinegar would be a good choice.. 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar with one gallon water If you want a more powerful Organic fix...purchase a copper based fungicide anything you use though, use in the morning before the sun hits your garden.. yes, but I would also spread out the foliage some to allow better air flow..you don't want them to dry out completely...just to where the ground isn't damp on top Personal choice Song...it won't harm you..but I would.. if you have more than you need though, you can pick and choose of course... |
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Post by Songbird on Aug 10, 2010 15:49:00 GMT -6
Okay,
I'll see if I can make a difference.
It's not producing much right now, so I'll be eating the ones I picked.
I wonder if a shot of the vinegar would bring my tomato plant back...
I'm on Vacation until next Monday, so maybe I can find the time to take some pictures and remember how to get them on here.
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