However, cucumbers can suffer diseases, pests, and cultivation issues like any crop. If your plant is looking a little sad, ...

Cornell University now lists over 10 diseases that can infect a cucumber plant. Powdery mildew is a very common disease that climbs all over cucumber plants. The name of the disease describes its ...

As the disease name implies, the first symptoms are the wilting of individual leaves, followed by longer sections of stem, then entire plants.

Powdery mildew is a very common disease that climbs all over cucumber plants. The name of the disease describes its looks. Infected plants will look like someone sprinkled baby powder over the ...

Pest-Prone Areas. Cucumbers are vulnerable to various pests, including cucumber beetles, aphids, and whiteflies, so avoid planting them in areas of your garden where insects are common."Cucumber ...

Q. Last year my squash plants wilted and died in mid-summer. I think cucumber beetles were involved. Did they cause the problem and how can I control them? A. The plants probably died from a bacter… ...

Cucumbers are low-maintenance plants that grow easily without much attention. But one thing this vining crop can be picky about is where it's planted. Cucumbers can take over the garden, with the ...