Summer Squash

Question

I have a white film on the leaves and stems of my summer squash plants. I thought I might be watering too much or maybe too often. Can you help?

Answer 1

The white film is most likely powdery mildew. Here is an article that addresses how to deal with powdery mildew on squash:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/powdery-mildew-in-squash.htm

Happy gardening!