Cucumber plants eaten at ground level - Ask Extension
My cucumber plants were eaten off at ground level. 2 out of 4 plants gone overnight. I’d like to know what’s causing it.
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Cucumber plants eaten at ground level #871296
Asked June 03, 2024, 12:21 PM EDT
My cucumber plants were eaten off at ground level. 2 out of 4 plants gone overnight. I’d like to know what’s causing it.
Gladwin County Michigan
Expert Response
There are a number of possibilities in this case. It might be cutworms, which often attack newly transplanted plants or seedlings. Check out this link for some more info:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/cutworms_in_the_vegetable_garden
Often, a small plant clipped off at ground level and missing is indicative of animal damage - rabbits, squirrels, mice, etc. See the article below for some helpful info.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/identifying_critter_damage_in_the_garden_and_landscape
This is a frustrating problem and good luck. Thank you for using Ask Extension!
