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White fluff on cucumber plants

ian thenutian thenut Posts: 55
in Fruit & veg

Hi.

I checked my cucumbers today and found they were covered in white fuzz. I assume it's mildew.

I watered them about 2/3 days ago and they were fine then.

A quick search and I read that a gallon of water with some veg oil and baking soda is good at removing the fuzz.

Has anyone else got any recommendations?

Ta

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  • Alina WAlina W Posts: 1,445

    You could try one part milk (not skimmed) in 20 parts water, and sprayed every 5 days until clear.

  • Jane-11Jane-11 Posts: 1
    I have white stuff on most of my cucumber leaves,what can I do,the rest of the plant is thriving and growing good,strong. thank you Jane
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    There an article from the RHS here on how to deal with it.
    I'd try one of the suggestions listed under Any Crop:
    I've never used SB Invigorator, but have heard good reviews - it's also completely natural so you can spray the plant and pick cucumbers straight away (but give 'em a wash first)

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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