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cucumber plant #879003

Asked July 27, 2024, 11:32 AM EDT

Hello, I've noticed the leaves of my cucumber plants aren't looking good. Any idea what it could be? They are well watered, the soil drains well,... I have grown them in this spot years before and never seen this. Is it a virus?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
This is a low res picture but it looks like cucumber edema from over watering. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/edema/
Please send higher resolution pictures of the the top and underside of a leaf. 
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 27, 2024, 12:13 PM EDT
Sure, thanks so much, here are a few more photos I took this morning of the cucumber leaves.  Thank you for ant advice you can give me. 



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On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 11:13 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 28, 2024, 10:20 PM EDT
Thank you for writing.
The plants appear to be overwatered.
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 29, 2024, 1:36 PM EDT

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