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17 Feb 14 sunshinecoast (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
cucumber leaves going white and dyieng
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19 Feb 14 julian (Australia - temperate climate)
This is caused by recent humid weather. It is powdery mildew. You can try spraying with a mixture of bi-carb soda - 2 tbsp and a couple of drops dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle. It may be too late to save them and if you do this too often the salts are bad for your soil.
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