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Pumpkin leaf disease

11 years ago

I am growing several pumpkins in bags of garden soil. They have been doing great for weeks until the last few days I noticed some white veins on one plant and what looks like insect disease on the other. They are on opposite sides of the house. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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tcstoehr
11 years ago
A few veins, a few bug nibbles. I personally wouldn't worry about it.

The bug bites, however, do remind me of the work of the Striped Cucumber Beetle, which frequents squash leaves. Take a look in the morning sunlight and see if you see any small beetles biting on the top surface of any leaves. If you see any, you know what you gotta do.
j c
11 years ago
Hi, Veins are normal, many varieties has the silver veins naturally. Holes are likely cuc beetles. The plants look pretty good, but maybe a touch too much shade.
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