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Maine

Any ideas what's causing these holes in the leaves? At first I thought might be cuke beetles, but there are none to be found day or night. I'm wondering if it's spray damage. I've only used fish and seaweed so far. It's occurring on new and old leaves. Note how the holes all develop around the veins. Any ideas? Here's the link.
http://z6.invisionfree.com/MEPGO/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=22001646

6/14/2013 1:06:09 AM

Bethlehem CT

I don't think it's spray damage.

6/14/2013 8:17:54 AM

Omaha, Ne.

time to start a systemic insecticide? No free lunch.

6/14/2013 8:36:46 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Almost looks like bird damage...only concern is the yellowing around the holes edges... almost looks like leaf spot.
Here is an excellent diagnostic key. This website is packed with cucurbita information.

http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/DiagnosticKeys/CucKey.html

6/14/2013 1:37:12 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Attachments/Leaf_Problems_Summer_2011.pdf

Here is another source just for Giants

6/14/2013 1:41:14 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

Got similar leaf damage here chalking it up to bird damage after consult w/fellow grower. Good luck!

6/16/2013 7:28:37 PM

Maine

Thanks for the advice guys. Charlie

6/17/2013 4:50:46 PM