Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Echols County
Bhabesh Dutta – Vegetable Extension Pathologist
Downy mildew has been confirmed from Echols Co. on cucumber. Please see the fungicide recommendations below.
Cucurbits other than watermelon: A weekly rotation of Orondis +Bravo; Ranman+Bravo; Previcur flex+Bravo
If Orondis was used as a soil application, please do not use it as foliar (use restriction according to label).
If Orondis was not used as a soil application, foliar application can be done for controlling downy mildew.
Watermelon: Rotation (foliar application) with Orondis+Bravo/Manzate; Ranman+Bravo/Manzate; Previcur flex+Bravo/manzate
Please do not use bravo after fruit set.