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Old 02-06-2010, 01:47 AM posted to rec.gardens
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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Paul M. Cook wrote:
OK, me again. My zuke leaves are covered din dark copper colored
spots. What kind of bug can this be?


Bugs Bummy?

It sounds like rust, a catch-all name for a class of moulds. Avoid wetting
the leaves when watering, try to promote air circulation if possible and
treat with wettable sulphur or other fungicide.

David