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Yreka, CA

I posted this question in the disease section, but have gotten no bites yet, so I'll try it here. I have noticed a fuzzy white spot on one of my lovely leaves! Ick! so I ran right out and bought Daconil. I have a neato little spray bottle, and I want to dose these vines before this stuff takes over. My question is: Do I need to coat the whole plant, top and bottom? If so, how do I get to the innter parts without crusing the vines or compacting the soil? My vines are growing in the narrow walk between my house and the fence, so the area is tight, and the vines are very close together. Advice from the masters? Thanks!
PVZ

7/23/2002 3:01:59 AM

Connecticut, USA

Yes, I would spray both sides of the leaves. Be sure and mix according to the label and don't spray it too heavy.

7/23/2002 6:10:53 AM

Garden State Pumpkins

The narrow alleyway may be part of the problem. without good air circulation leaves don't dry off fast enough and sit with water on them too long. Daconil is going to be a must in those conditions.

7/23/2002 7:04:17 AM

Yreka, CA

Yeah, you're probably right about the narrowness problem. But, in my suburban jungle, it was the only place available! The up side is that the white side of the house seems to reflect the sun onto the plants, and I think that it is hotter in that area than it is in the rest of my yard. We rent, and my landlord insists on wasting our yard on lawn. Can you imagine? The man has no vision. Thanks for your advice, both of you who posted! PVZ

7/23/2002 12:56:56 PM