Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was recently reported in southern New Castle County, and it is spreading in nearby states. CDM has been reported in Atlantic, Salem, and Gloucester counties in southern New… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Scientist – Vegetable & Fruit Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Since 2004, cucurbit downy mildew (CDM), caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, been a significant threat to cucumber, cantaloupe, and other cucurbit crops in the Mid-Atlantic region. Once CDM is present in our… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu I was recently asked about disease control programs for pumpkins. The following was modified from an article by Dr. Kate Everts in 2019 that I have added updated fungicide recommendations and additional… Continue Reading
Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County; jgjones@udel.edu Cucurbit downy mildew was found in pickling cucumbers in Federalsburg, Maryland on Thursday, June 17, 2021. One day prior it was found in New Jersey in pickling cucumbers. With the disease now… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Cucumbers are a popular crop grown throughout Delmarva for both fresh market (slicers, mini) and processing (pickles). There are three flowering or fruiting types. Monecious cucumbers have both male and female flowers… Continue Reading
