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Caceres, Spain

Wich is the most effective PM fungicide that do not slow down the plant growth?

10/29/2002 1:18:45 PM

San Diego

I tried something that worked great this year. Per quart of water, use 1 tablespoon baking soda, and 8 to 12 drops of liquid soap. I love this because it's so safe to use and it's so cheap. I don't like toxic stuff because it is bad for us too. Jim

10/29/2002 1:57:43 PM

Utah

Jim-
baking soda .... interesting... is that a Jerry Baker
tonic ?
did you use that recipe as a preventative (through out
the season or later in the season) or as a "cure" after the first signs of powedery mildew showed up ?

10/29/2002 2:10:45 PM

San Diego

Actually, I used this recipe once I began having PM. It is good for a preventative too though. You have to apply once per week or two for best results. From my understanding, the soap is what makes the baking soda stick to the plant. The baking soda is supposed to create a PH level that doesn't allow the PM to grow. I was truly impressed with my results. It allowed me to grow my pumpkin out to full maturity and keep the plant alive. Jim

10/29/2002 5:11:03 PM

Utah

thanks!!! i'll try it as part of my preventative program next year.

10/29/2002 5:30:05 PM

North Ga

I gotta try it! Thanks Jim! What brand of liquid soap did you use?

10/29/2002 7:11:28 PM

Kentucky - USA

Is that mixture for one gallon of water?

Tim

10/29/2002 7:20:32 PM

San Diego

the mixture I gave was for one quart of water, so I guess you can figure out the ratio for one gallon. The type of soap isn't important, I think I used a liquid soap like dawn or anything for washing dishes. Jim

10/29/2002 7:30:26 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

Jim, do you just spray until the plant is covered or do you use the whole quart per plant?....Tom

10/29/2002 8:04:01 PM

Southern Illinois

hello don,here is some names of some good companys you can call,thermo trilogy corp 800-250-5024 they have some neem oil products,---helena chemical company 901-748-3200--fax 901-683-2960--they make a good product called armicarb 100----bio-safe systems 860-657-2211 they have a chemical called oxidate that is good for pm.do not slow down the plant growth you will have to ask them that,because i am not sure,what part of spain are you from,i have been there a few times.

10/30/2002 7:40:28 AM

San Diego

just spray until the whole plant is covered, so I just usually used around 4 to 8 quarts, some of my best success was by splashing my plant with this mixture out of a bucket, I also sprayed to get the undersides too. Jim

10/30/2002 12:28:27 PM

Caceres, Spain

I take notice heavyhitter and Jim.
I am from the middle west of Spain, Cáceres is my nearest town, but I live in my wineyard, lost in the countryside.

10/30/2002 1:58:05 PM