It's a wormy thing that chews into the main stem near the soil line. By
doing so, it destroys the plant's means of drawing up water. The plant
begins to sag, as if it needs water. You water, but it makes no difference,
and the next day, it's dead. Some years, it doesn't happen. This pest is a
good reason to keep mulch a foot away from the plant on all sides.

"D.D. Palmer" wrote in message
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What's THAT?

"Mel M Kelly" wrote in message
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Check the stem close to the ground and see if there is a bad spot with
some stuff ozzing out. Could be a cucomber borer.


From Mel & Donnie in Bluebird Valley