25 February 2025
The Safe Leafy Veg project provides insights into microbial risks and their management
Article
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Asian leafy vegetables, Baby leaf and more
25 February 2025
Elevating food safety standards with the Horticulture Food Safety Initiative
Article
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Asian leafy vegetables, Baby leaf and more
25 February 2025
Connecting Australian growers to the latest global agtech trends and advances
Article
Study tours
25 February 2025
How the Schreurs embraced change and grew the family vegetable farm
Article and Case study
Industry development and communication, Grower profile and more
Alliums, Baby leaf and more
25 February 2025
Regenerative agriculture reduces fuel and fertiliser bill for Mulgowie
Article and Case study
On-farm and crop management
12 February 2025
Vegalogue #25 – R&D Edition: Regenerative agriculture with Mulgowie Farming Company
Podcast
On-farm and crop management
12 February 2025
Video: Positive early results in onion IPM management trials
Video and Case study
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Onions and Alliums
12 February 2025
Managing diamondback moth in brassica after wet weather events
Video
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Brassicas and Cabbage
11 February 2025
Area-wide management of bacterial diseases in vegetables resources
Article
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Cucumber, Pumpkins and more
Bacterial diseases, including Pectobacterium and Pseudomonas, can sometimes affect cucurbit crops like zucchini. If you’re noticing signs of bacterial disease in your zucchini patch, or any cucurbit crop, your local VegNET Regional Development Officer (RDO) is a valuable resource for support and guidance in managing the issue. Sharing information about any disease presence, while voluntary, helps build a better understanding of challenges faced by growers and can contribute to developing effective management strategies.
For more information on bacterial diseases in cucurbits, including Pectobacterium and Pseudomonas, check out the following resources:
- Area wide management of vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteria project resources
- Guide to understanding and managing bacterial diseases affecting Australian vegetable crops
- Area wide management of vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteria (NSW final report)
- Area wide management of vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteria (Qld final report)
- Pests, diseases and disorders of cucurbits field identification guide
- Bacterial diseases – an overview
- Vector monitoring and disease identification activities

