Squash Plant Powdery Mildew control

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Squash Plant Vegetables are always among the vegetables we love to eat. This is what makes it easy to grow in our home and grows in outdoor gardens and sells well. But squash plant crops are mainly affected by a disease called Powdery Mildew. In this article, we will see how to control this disease which can affect 75% of the crop if it affects a crop or if we do not take proper care of it.


 All cucurbits are susceptible Pumpkins Vine crops like squash, cucumber, melons, etc. are easily attacked. Apart from this Artichokes Eggplant Lettuce Parsnips Peas Radishes Tomatoes Turnips, This problem is present in almost all the vegetable plants we grow in the home garden.


Symptoms of the disease


This fungal disease is usually spread by high humidity in the air. The symptoms are superficial white spots on the upper surface of the leaf. Leaf, petioles, and crown appear as small white spots. Spread densely over areas. Another thing you should keep in mind is that sometimes powdery mildews are confused with downy mildews.


How to control Powdery Mildew



5 tips of control


1) Immune varieties can be selected and planted


2) One crop should be spaced at the required distance without being too close to another crop. Only then will sunlight reduce the incidence of  disease on the leaves


3) Powdery Mildew If there are excessively affected leaves they should be removed. Only then will the next leaf and the next plant spread.


4) This can be easily controlled by mixing soap powder with neem oil and spraying.


5) Next 8 cups of water mixed with a cup of milk can control this Powdery Mildew fungal disease.


The escaped ornamental Verbena bonariensis is also susceptible to Podosphaera xanthii, so if this plant is nearby, and has powdery mildew, spores have been blown into the area

Easy, Inexpensive Powdery Mildew Spray for Squash & Cucumbers, Prune Leaves to Keep Production Going



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