Non-Chemical Management
- Plant disease-free seed.
- Rotate crops. Do not plant cucumber or related crops in the same location for at least two years.
- Plant resistant varieties. Resistant varieties may still become infected, but will suffer less damage. Pickling varieties: 'Calypso, 'Cross Country', 'Express', 'Frontier', 'Pioneer', 'Regal', 'Royal'. Slicing varieties: 'Bel Aire', 'Dasher II', 'Encore'
- Avoid overhead watering.
- Wash with soap and water after handling plants. Do not handle healthy plants after working with infected plants. Do not handle wet plants.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!