White spots on Cuke stems

BrownThumb1973

13 years ago

Hello,

I've been reading a lot of the posts here and have found a lot of great information, but this is my first time posting. Can't seem to find the answer to this question online anywhere.

I'm a beginner with vegetables, but have been growing flowers for years. This year, I am trying a few different veggies in my small garden. So far, so good. Except the cukes...maybe.

They have been doing great. Nice green leaves, steady growth. But 2 days ago, I checked them in the morning and found hard, white lumps climbing up the stems. They are very hard, almost like the bumps you would find on cucumber skin, and do not feel "powdery" like I've heard other conditions described. The leaves still look great and the stems feel strong and firm, not floppy at all. The plants are only a few inches high and I haven't even transplanted them yet. I included a pic...hope you can see it...to help identify what the problem may be.

Thanks for your time! :)

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Comments (6)

AiliDeSpain
13 years ago
*Second year gardener opinion*
My guess would be some kind of mold but I could be wrong. The pot looks very wet...and the plants look a bit leggy. The sooner you plant them out the better, or better yet direct sow.
silverkelt
13 years ago
There isnt really any reason to start cukes inside, even in the north, they are fast growers and prolific fruit bearers. Just direct sow them and you will get a abundunt harvest by mid summer.
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BrownThumb1973
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the replies. I am going to transplant them today and next year, start them right in the ground. Trial and error, right?

Thanks again.
Deborah-SC
13 years ago
You really need to harden them off first.
Anne Wolfley
13 years ago
Or just plant seeds in the ground now and forget the transplanting.
seysonn
13 years ago
Starting squash, cukes, melon inside does not have a big advantage. Because , they develop tap roots fast and are NOT transplant friendly. also the germinate fast and easy. Try this,: transplant your seedling and next hill to it plant seeds. In a month from now, probably there will be no difference in size between them.