[chickpeacurry]

Corgettee were doing really well.  We had two days of very heavy rain and they look like they have mildew.  Leaves have white on.  Pumpkins also have the same problem.  I have read about the milk solution and wonder if this works.




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[Nikkithefoot]

Personally I never worry about it. Still get plenty of courgettes from my plants even when they appear mildewy.

[devonbarmygardener]

Mine keep producing if they gate a bit white-leaved too.

[Growster...]

They should grow through just fine, CPC. I often get the ugliest leaves out of the way anyway, as there will always be a marrow lurking underneath...

[salmonking]

Personally I never worry about it. Still get plenty of courgettes from my plants even when they appear mildewy.

yep,same here!

[JayG]

Agree with Growster - take off any manky old leaves and the worst of the mildewed ones.

That will help by improving the air circulation and reduce the reservoir of spores to add to the infection.

You are unlucky to find it this early in the year, it usually happens more towards September here when the plants are already starting to weaken anyway. Give the plants a boost with a liquid feed and try to avoid wetting the leaves.

[mumofstig]

plus, I know it's rained  - but make sure the roots are moist.
It's surprising how dry they can be under all the foliage, and dry roots increase the risk of getting mildew.