Cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber in northern New Jersey (Warren County) today near Allamuchy. This is the third report of CDM on cucumber in New Jersey this growing season. All cucumber growers in NJ are encouraged to add downy mildew specific fungicides to their weekly maintenance spray programs. All growers should scout cucumber plantings as well as all other cucurbit crops for symptoms. CDM has also been reported on cucumber in MD, DE, and PA. To track the progress of cucurbit downy mildew in the US through the CDMpipe website through NCSU please click here.
