MILWAUKEE -- It's mid-July and we can start to plant almost a whole new garden. See what you can plant now and over the next few weeks to harvest yet this season. There are potatoes growing in several ...

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.

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Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...

PLATTSBURGH — Powdery mildew blotches leaves of yellow squash, melons and cucumbers. The disease is wrecking gardeners’ harvest locally. “Each type of powdery mildew is host specific, and some ...

For the past two summers my cucumbers and zucchini have developed a whitish powder on their leaves. Some, after flowering, get fruit that becomes mushy. I have used [the insecticide] Sevin and other ...

Q: My cucumbers got powdery mildew, and the plant has pretty much died. Can I eat the cucumbers that are still on it? What should I do to avoid this problem next year? A: Yes, if your plants get ...

My cucumbers had powdery mildew last year. Is there any way to prevent this? Hugh B. — Tulsa Powdery mildew is a common plant fungus. Many varieties of vegetables, such as grapes, squash and cucumbers ...

Our summer vegetable gardens are paying off now. We are picking tomatoes and peppers and cucumbers ... . Wait a minute. If you’re like a lot of us, you picked a few cucumbers and then our plants got ...

Whether you have an existing vegetable garden or you're looking to start one, cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) can make an excellent addition. Not only do cucumber plants grow rapidly, but they are also ...

The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily ...