Crop diseases
Pumpkin Diseases
Disease names frequently listed for Pumpkin varieties. Prefer resistant cultivars and cultural prevention where possible.
Diseases mentioned for this crop
- Bacterial Wilt 50 mentions
- Powdery Mildew 48 mentions
- Downy Mildew 39 mentions
- Mosaic Virus 12 mentions
- Black Rot 9 mentions
- Squash Mosaic Virus 5 mentions
- Fusarium Wilt 2 mentions
- Black Rot In Storage 1 mentions
- Verticillium Wilt 1 mentions
- Bacterial Spot 1 mentions
- Phomopsis Blight 1 mentions
- Blossom End Rot 1 mentions
- Bacterial Wilt (Resistant 1 mentions
- Powdery Mildew (Resistant 1 mentions
- Squash Vine Blight 1 mentions
- Powdery Mildew (Resistant Variety 1 mentions
- Anthracnose 1 mentions
- Strong Resistance To Powdery Mildew 1 mentions
- Susceptible To Rot In Poor Air Circulation Or Excessively Wet Conditions 1 mentions
Resistance notes from varieties
- Good resistance to most squash diseases when grown in proper conditions
- Moderate resistance to common squash diseases
- Susceptible to powdery mildew, moderate disease resistance overall
- Moderate resistance, susceptible to powdery mildew and mosaic viruses
- Good disease resistance when grown in proper conditions
- Good natural resistance to storage rots when properly cured
- Good resistance to powdery mildew and some viruses
- Good resistance to powdery mildew and vine borers
FAQ: diseases of Pumpkin
What diseases affect Pumpkin?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Bacterial Wilt, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Mosaic Virus, Black Rot, Squash Mosaic Virus, Fusarium Wilt, Black Rot In Storage, Verticillium Wilt, Bacterial Spot, Phomopsis Blight, Blossom End Rot. Choose resistant varieties where available and improve airflow / drainage to reduce risk.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a lab diagnosis. Confirm with local extension before treating.