On Mon, 30 Dec 2002 00:28:59 +1000, "CandL"
wrote:

I did notice the yellow bugs... and wondered what they were..!!!

I had the opportunity to identify them with an insect expert at the
University of Sydney several years ago. Talking to those guys made me
realise that there are a bewildering array of insects out the no on
person can be an expert on them all!
We are planting a crop of apple cucumbers in another part of the garden... I
will practice better watering and garden hygiene techniques this time.....
and will have the milk spray at the ready... :-)

Heaven forbid if I get a second chance..... but knowing me I probably
will.... I _will_ try the polenta and duly report the said results.
g

I'm afraid you will almost certainly get a second chance. In our
climate powdery mildew is an inevitability on curcurbits, it's just a
matter of how long you can delay the inevitible. I noticed powdery
mildew on my zucchini the other day after some rain.

Try to get in the habit of a weekly inspection of the leaves so you
can catch any problems before they get too bad. If you try the
cornmeal, try a light sprinkling on the soil or a solution sprayed on
leaves. And good luck!

Tara