How to Get Rid of White Dusty Mold On Zucchini Squash Leaves

Here's what to do to get rid of white dusty mold that is growing on your zucchini squash leaves. You don't need to use any pesticides if you want an organic solution to the problem.

Things You'll Need

• Skim Milk
• Water
• Spray bottle
• Baking soda (alternate)

Instructions

1. Get rid of the worst leaves and any that are clearly dead. Don't put them on your compost pile as the mold spores could survive in the soil and infect the next year's crop.

2. Mix skim milk with water in about a 50/50 ratio. Skim milk is preferred because the fat in regular milk may turn rancid and cause an odor. Spray the mixture on the all the zucchini leaves and let it dry.

3. You can also use a mixture of baking soda and water. The theory is that these treatments change the pH of the leaf surface to make it less hospitable to the mold or fungus.

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   Repeat the treatment every few days. Keep it up even after the mold is gone to keep it from coming back. It can also be used as a preventative measure to prevent mold from growing in the first place.