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Boston

But why waste time trying to figure out the patch? If your parents are selling the house in a few months, it's pretty much water under the bridge at this point.

5/25/2026 7:36:23 PM

Topsfield, MA

I'm sorry but I 100% disagree with you and many others would too. This has turned into a very important situation to figure out. Not only for this year but when I grow again in the future what happens if this happens to me again? In fact, my parents didn't even get the house they wanted so right now they aren't moving! And what happens if this happens in a different patch I grow in, in the future. I'm sure everyone on here wants to know what is going on so this doesn't ever happen to their plants!! I've worked my ass off trying to figure this out and I'm not just going to give up because there is always a reason. Saying this is "water under the bridge at this point" is ridiculous.

[Last edit: 05/25/26 8:08:21 PM]

5/25/2026 7:49:29 PM

Grittyville, WA

There's a difference between seeking the truth and seeking what is convenient. Figuring out the truth can be a rough row to hoe, but it will help others.

5/25/2026 11:02:20 PM

Damariscotta, Maine

It would drive me crazy not knowing why. You'll figure it out Henry just another bump in the road.

5/26/2026 4:54:24 AM

Torrance, Ca.

I know we've talked about this before and I use to deal with this crap. It drives you nuts! By any chance did you ever get the Phyton 35? It's a bactericide and ever since I started using it I haven't seen these issues.

There's a certain way to use it with a low ph to be effective so make sure to read up on it before applying. I hate seeing this happen to you the past couple years. You work way to hard to be dealing with this Henry!

5/26/2026 9:56:48 AM

Central NY

In bostons defense...ya did make it seem like yer folks were giving ya a suitcase, a pair of roller skates and a big ol pat on the back...I would have to know.

5/26/2026 11:58:46 AM

Topsfield, MA

Hahaha, Porkshop. I mean Porkchop. lol. Love your sense of humor. Has me laughing every time. My parents did put a bid on a house so they were pretty serious about it, they just didn't get it. Thankfully LOL. But they were definitely serious about moving out.

5/26/2026 1:29:22 PM

Topsfield, MA

Chris. I did get that phyton 35. I've actually used it several times a season the last few years but don't usually start using it until July. I know the PH has to be low for it to start working but I do feel like it has helped me over the years when I do get that bacterial wilt! The issue on my starts the last two years is definitely very strange so hopefully I can figure this out. I know I will! I appreciate you!

5/26/2026 1:31:48 PM

Boston

Henry, sorry if I sounded harsh yesterday. Whatever works for you is key. Good luck this season and hope to see you at Topsfield.

5/26/2026 4:23:41 PM

Boston

And thank you Porkchop, you made me laugh too.

5/26/2026 4:38:18 PM

Central NY

lol

5/26/2026 6:33:21 PM

Upa Creek, MO

He goes by PorkShop around these parts

5/26/2026 7:31:03 PM