Garden Talk
With Cynthia Domenghini
Description: Anthracnose is a disease caused by a fungus which is most severe in cucumbers, muskmelons and watermelons. Anthracnose survives in plant debris and seeds. Infected leaves and fruit develop spores that spread easily by splashing water or contact with hands/ tools. Anthracnose favors warm, moist conditions.
Damage: Infected leaves exhibit irregularly shaped b…