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Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 11:46
| Is it downy mildew on my cucumber leaves? Should I spray with baking soda solution to get rid of it? And can I eat the cukes that are still on the affected vines? Thanks! |
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| Sure looks like. If you believe that spraying baking soda will get rid of it, fine, do it. It won't help IMO - nothing cures or eliminates it once established - but it can't hurt. Or you might want to do some research into the various fungicides that are proven to at least slow the disease process Yes you can still eat the cukes. Dave |
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- Posted by farmerdill (My Page) on Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 13:20
| Concur: Baking soda can be helpful for Powdery Mildew. But nothing is really effective for Downy Mildew. Copper based fungicides may slow it abit, if applied early enough. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Downy Mildew
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