Q&A - Mottling On Pumpkin Leaves
Question:
I have a number of pumpkin plants. One plant has light color mottling on the leaves near the veins. What is causing this?
Answer:
With the help of horticulturist Jason Reeves we learn how to spot the difference between the silver mottling of certain pumpkin leaves and harmful powdery mildew. In the case of powdery mildew consider thinning out the population of your garden, fungicide or reducing your use of nitrogen fertilizer. Sulfur is another means you can use but it requires caution and of course, none of this is needed if the mottling on your leaves is natural!
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I have a number of pumpkin plants. One plant has light color mottling on the leaves near the veins. What is causing this?
Answer:
With the help of horticulturist Jason Reeves we learn how to spot the difference between the silver mottling of certain pumpkin leaves and harmful powdery mildew. In the case of powdery mildew consider thinning out the population of your garden, fungicide or reducing your use of nitrogen fertilizer. Sulfur is another means you can use but it requires caution and of course, none of this is needed if the mottling on your leaves is natural!
Related Video:
How do I know I have killed the mildew on my phlox?
Related Resources:
Powdery Mildew of Cucurbits
Powdery Mildew-resistant Pumpkin & Squash Varieties