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Hmmm I dont think my cucumber is suffering the same thing as you, mine seems
to have some little insect on it. It was very small but I managed to wash
it off (daily soakings) but I still have what looks to be a few eggs (teeny
clear blobs)

'teeny clear blobs' is an excellent description of whitefly eggs - if
so, they will be replaced soon by tiny white flying triangles that fly
up in clouds and get into your eyes and up your nose. Don't do the plant
as much harm as some other pests.

I've still kept the plant out of the greenhouse as I dont want it spreading.
Im just hoping that these daily hosing downs will clear it eventually.

If it is whitefly, try yellow sticky flytraps.

In
future I will grow my own plants from seed as im sure I bought it with the
insect on.

It's fun that way, and you have access to more varieties.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm