Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update

Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Delaware and University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu

Downy mildew on cucumber has been reported in Delaware and Maryland as of July 3. However, our region remains at high risk for onset of downy mildew on additional cucurbits species. In addition, expect further spread of downy mildew to cucumber more fields in the region.