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Cucumber, bacteria wilt #877727

Asked July 17, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT

I was told my cucumber has bacterial wilt from cucumber beatles. There are two cucumbers on the vine, wondering what steps to take next. Do I need to get rid of the plant so it doesn't spread or do I try to let it grow to harvet the cucumbers? Thank you

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
I think that is more likely to be a fungal disease
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/vegetable/cucumber/leavesspots.html

This is the bacterial disease.  https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/diseases/bacterial-spots/bacterial-wilt-of-cucumber#:~:text=Cucumber%20bacterial%20wilt%20is%20caused,rarely%20a%20problem%20on%20watermelons.

Avoid overwatering, do not let leaves sit on ground.  Gently push mulch under them and to keep ground fungus from bouncing up during rains.  The fruit is OK.  Send me another picture in a week
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 18, 2024, 2:11 PM EDT

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