squash – mosaic virus?

[PJ]

My crown prince squash are romping away but leaves on a couple of plants have developed spots, which i think is mosaic virus – pic attached. The plants have already developed large squash and i don’t want the virus to affect these – anything to be done? New growth on the same plants have fine green leaves. 9 fairly large squash from 4 plants.
(Interestingly, another crown prince planted in leftovers of my cow manure is much more compact and has smaller leaves – but has 4 medium squash and another on the way – i guess it hasn’t had to travel to get the nutrition it needs maybe. And no virus at the moment, happily.)

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[charles]

PJ, I am not convinced that this is mosaic virus.
Rather a slow and normal mottling of older leaves as they decay.
The new leaves look fine and I am sure your fruits will be, suggest leaving well alone until harvest.

[PJ]

Great – fingers crossed. And thank you for your swift response, Charles, when I imagine work
is full-on – always appreciate your guidance.

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