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Leaves
Leaf Curl on Cucumber Plants
Commonly affects: Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)
Leaves curl upward or inward, sometimes with a leathery texture, most often during heat stress or in response to pest feeding.
Potential Causes
- 1Heat stress during intense sun and high temperatures
- 2Underwatering causing leaves to curl as a moisture-conservation response
- 3Aphid or mite feeding causing localised distortion
Solution Steps
- 1Check soil moisture and water deeply if dry
- 2Provide light shade during the hottest part of the day in intense climates
- 3Inspect for aphids or mites on curled leaf undersides
- 4Treat any pest infestation found promptly
Prevention Tip
Consistent watering through hot weather prevents most heat-related leaf curl before it becomes an issue.
