Re: What should I do?

In a message dated 8/6/2002 3:11:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, fishrap@earthlink.net writes:


I took a sample of its leaves today to the master gardeners; missed them
but left the evidence with a note. Will let you know. I had thought it
to be the virus carried by the diabolical diabrotica, aka cucumber
beetle, but Mr Ray Barenchi visited my patch Saturday and says it looks
like a disease. A retired exterminator, he says he has never seen that
much damage done by the virus.
I'll post again when I find out something.
Kathie


Hi Kathie!
Did the damage start at the oldest leaves then start going out the vine?
I can tell you if it did I am almost sure it is from deseased plants from gardens gone by. The cucumber beatles come from the soil and they are happy to give it to next years garden. Something I do in Michigan is till up the garden then broadcast diazonone before I put down 10 foot wide black plastic. As the pumpkin grows I cut open plastic and bury the vines. Once the pumpkin gets out side the plastic, I till the ground and side dress the new vines with Diazonone (lightly). It helps reduce the damage from last years little bugs.
Good Luck
Bill
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