I'm a new to the forum, but read everyone's awesome comments and answers to questions asked on here. I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with my Japanese Cucumber plant!

Problem #1:
We bought this at the local store and replanted it with Miracle Grow Moisture Control potting soil. It looked like it was thriving and happy, but soon we noticed that the leaves on the bottom of the plant have been dying. It seems like whatever the white stuff is (Fungus? Mildew?) is creeping up the vine and killing everything in its path. The leaves are dying, the little feelers are dying, and whatever cucumber comes out on the vine dies. I know that the female flowers must be pollinated by the male flowers and will die if not pollinated. My big problem is really the white growth.

Problem #2:
Our cucumber is curling. What is this caused by and how can we prevent this?

It's been especially rainy here considering it is summer, and I am so new to planting anything, I have no idea what to do. Can anyone help?? I'm thinking it's mildew, and if it is, what have you used to prevent/destroy it?

Thanks in advance!! :)

I suggest you pickup some Serenade or Cease (depending on how many cucumber plants you have) and spray it regularly. It will solve most of your fungus issues.

I will research Serenade and Cease. Hopefully we have it at our local stores.

Cutting really large holes in the bottom of the container, or even cutting the entire bottom off of the container will turn them into more of a raised bed rather than containers, allowing them to take advantage of the wicking ability of the earth which will eliminate the perched water table in the containers that the miracle grow soil is most likely promoting.

We are renting, so are unable to plant in the ground. All of my plants would be in the ground, if that were the case :/

So basically, I just need help getting rid of the mildew or fungus on the plant. I need help in identifying it so I can find a solution. Any idea of what that is??

Thanks!!