Varigation On My Squash Leaves

[Stubbornhillfarm]

On some of my squash plants, there seems to be some sort of varigation. It looks pretty, but I am sure it is really not "pretty" at all. It looks gray/silver on the tops of the leaves. I will get some picutres when I get home today. I just happened to think of it. (Yes, I am at work. Another busy day! ) Any ideas?

 

[lesa]

Does it look like powdery mildew??

 

[vfem]

I guess my question is what kind of squash is it? I actually bought a yellow 'zuchinni' this year and the natural coloration of the leaves was varigated, I was surprised, but it was the actual plant and not mildew. However, if its your generic run of the mill summer squash or green zukes, then that isn't normal at all. It could quite possibly be mildew?! Pictures would help.

Then again, I just like pictures!!!

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Yes... I am guessing when you put it like that it kind of does So now what? I will take pics tonight just to make sure.

Nevermind. I just looked at some past postings. I guess I will be looking up "milk spray" to try. :/

 

[lesa]

If they are planted too close together - it might be a good time to pull one out, and give the other the air circulation it needs. I think in your climate, the milk spray will work long enough for you to get a harvest. Unless, the vine borers, or squash bugs gets the plant first. It's a battle out there!

 

[vfem]

Stubborn, I found this link you might like to look into!

http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/peroxide-garden.html

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Stubborn, I found this link you might like to look into!

http://www.using-hydrogen-peroxide.com/peroxide-garden.html

vfem, very good info there. Thank you. I will give that a try!

lesa, they may be too close also. We live on top of a hill so there is always a breeze but we definately had more seeds then room in the garden. I may have to thin as you suggested. Maybe I can move a couple somewhere else?

This is what the leaves look like. I would say two different issues. (because I'm an overachiever and can't be happy with just one!)

Thank you both for your help and suggestions and I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

 

[vfem]

I've never seen such clean variegation on the leaves like that, usually it starts with spotting. However... doesn't mean it belongs there. I did find a few more varieties of squash that actually have true variegation, but not a lot. I would try the Hyd. Perox. idea. I'm noticing some mildew on my cukes already.... I'm going to try that treatment this weekend.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

I've never seen such clean variegation on the leaves like that, usually it starts with spotting. However... doesn't mean it belongs there. I did find a few more varieties of squash that actually have true variegation, but not a lot. I would try the Hyd. Perox. idea. I'm noticing some mildew on my cukes already.... I'm going to try that treatment this weekend.

I hope your cukes and my squash like peroxide. We shall see! Thanks for the hint. Blessings.

 

[curly_kate]

I don't think the silvery pattern is anything to worry about. I've grown a zucchini the past few years with that pattern on the leaves. Just the natural pattern of the leaves.