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Powdery Mildew on Squash in Florida: Prevention & Cure

White splotches + poor fruit set = powdery mildew (humid climate). Water mornings only. Plant resistant varieties (Park, Burpee list resistances). Spray copper fungicide (Soap Shield) early season—hard to cure once established.

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