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