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Cucurbit downy mildew confirmed in Kent County

June 22, 2015  By Elaine Roddy OMAFRA



June 22, 2015, Kent County – Trace amounts of downy mildew were found in a Kent County cucumber field today by a University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, scout.

All cucumber growers in Ontario are advised to begin a preventative downy mildew spray program using targeted downy mildew fungicides.

For more information fungicide selection, see the Ontario 2015 Downy Mildew Control Strategy for Cucumbers. Growers are also encouraged to monitor their own fields for early signs of infection.

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Current weather conditions are very suitable for the spread of this very aggressive disease. Under these conditions, with downy mildew in the area, a seven-day spray schedule is warranted.


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