garden question
by
Betty
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Ok, this is my container garden. I have gotten this far, but have question. I have cucumbers , squash, zucchini , tomatoes, habanero peppers. We have had a lot of rain. I have not fertilized anything since initial planting. one cucumber leaf had this on it this morning is it a fungus. I have lots of blooms no cukes yet. my tomatoes seem to be doing ok. Have blooms, but noticed some look like they have dried up. Just any suggestions on what you see or if need to worry about anything?
the garden
cukes is this a fungus
zucchini and basil
tomato blooms
tomato blooms
cuke leaf
11 answers
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Any chance it could be water spots from water from above?
Lori J
on Jun 15, 2014
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No, I know in the photo it sorta looks like that, but don't so,. I will take another pic when dew is thoroughly gone.
Betty
on Jun 15, 2014
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Betty
on Jun 15, 2014
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I don't think there is anything to worry about. The plants are in good condition and would continue to grow as they used to. Just make sure that you water them regularly since the summer months have arrived. Secondly, make sure that you do not pour hot water in the roots. Hope it helps.
Elizabeth Sagarminaga
on Jun 15, 2014
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Cut off affected leaves and throw them away. The plants look good, just keep space around them and in the sun as much as possible.
Cheryl Fontaine
on Jun 15, 2014
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The fungus is from crowded/humid conditions and it will spread by rain and water splashing other leaves. That said, I think you should remove the leaves that are the worst, give the cukes something to grow up onto, and spray all your plants down with some mild soapy water. Try to get as much air circulation as possible. Then feed those hungry babies! Also pinch off the dried up tomato blooms so they can put their energy into the other blooms/fruits. Your plants look great! I think that is all you need.
Debra Grieve
on Jun 15, 2014
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The spots on the leaves are powdery mildew common on squash type plants. I don't usually see it on mine until the heat of summer sets in. You can spray with a mix of baking soda, water, and a drop of dish soap to keep the mildew down to a dull roar. If you were feeling adventurous, put a little skim milk (and leave out the baking soda) in the mix to add beneficial bacteria to the leaves before the powdery mildew gets there. It works great on my roses and I don't see why cukes would be any different. Keep them well watered this summer, those are pretty small containers for plants that will get so big. Best of luck to you and happy harvest!
Sheri Carter
on Jun 16, 2014
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I have no help on your gardening question and I don't mean to be a Nosy Nellie, but firewood should never be placed next to your home...termites...which are almost a sure thing in Georgia. We had planks next to the house to use to roll the lawn mower into the crawl space once and the termite man advised us to never put wood next to the house...even firewood. Only treated wood like that used on decks is safe...even with that we had to go back and dig around our wooden posts and fill with concrete to satisfy our termite company!
Jeanette S
on Jun 16, 2014
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I think most people would be very happy to have their vegetables look the way yours do.
Douglas Hunt
on Jun 16, 2014
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Your basil looks beautiful! ...I would suggest moving your zucchini to a larger container, though. They're happier with more room - in a crowded area like that you'll probably get a lot of leaves but the blossoms will usually shrivel and the plant will be taken over by the white mildew you've shown. Its normal though for the tomatoes to start fruiting before the squash & cucumbers. Good luck, and kudos for the beautiful decking!
Lavende
on Jun 16, 2014
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I agree with the advice to remove damaged leaves, that the basil looks terrific, and the firewood shouldn't be next to the house siding and that most of the plants look great. I do think, though, that the tomato plant could use some of the ends 'pinched' off to promote a bushier plant.
Bonny McDaniel
on Mar 29, 2015
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