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Powdery mildew on peas
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Posted by jampolk MarrickvilleNSW (My Page) on Sun, Jul 24, 05 at 2:09
Yep, my purple podded peas have been fruiting pretty well but now the whole bunch is covered in a powdery mildew.
Any suggestions about dealing with this?
ANd can I compost these plants if they are 'diseased'?? |
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RE: Powdery mildew on peas
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Yes you can safely compost them
I do not know of any really effective way to rid them of the mildew although some say to use a milk wash to help
It will not effect their taste or your health and usually occurs when the plant begins to decline
If it is occurring prior to that then your conditions are to blame...one of the main causes of fungal attack in urban gardens is lack of airflow (solid fences, houses etc)
Make sure next time that your soil is full of decomposed organic matter (it contains soil funfi that attack pathogenic fungi) and keep the watering off the vines as much as possible...water under the vines
A few tips for what they may be worth...just keep picking what you can get...do not worry too much about it spreading
cheers
Peter |
RE: Powdery mildew on peas
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You might try a milk spray (1 part fullcream milk: 9 parts water). It won't kill the powdery mildew but will slow it down.
As to composting, if you have a 'hot' compost pile then go right ahead. Otherwise, I'd put them in black plastic bags and leave them cook in the sun, or burn them, then add to the compost. You could also just dig a trench and bury them - 6 inches should do it. Failing that, just bin the plants.
Hope this helps.
Ray |
RE: Powdery mildew on peas
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| I just took this mildew as a given on peas in winter, particularly sugarsnap peas, my (and my kids') favourite variety. You can't keep them dry in winter and most plants seem to get it about the time they start to flower or even a little earlier. It doesn't seem to affect the crop. Just grow them quick. |
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