What happened to my cucumber?

This is bacterial wilt. The plant will die. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the bacteria that causes the wilt is transmitted by the cucumber beetle. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says the cucumber beetle is hard to control because it is a strong flier. He recommends immediately removing the diseased plant and throwing it away in the trash. Also, plant more cucumber plants so even if some die others will produce.

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