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Powdery Mildew
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Posted by koiwabiru Melbourne AU (My Page) on Wed, Mar 29, 06 at 18:40
| Does anyone know if any of the milk based PM remedies work? I like the idea of soemthing that is non toxic, [and I am willing to spray frequently with something that is not going to burn me like Triforine does], but I don't want to waste my time making my roses smell like yoghurt if it won't work. Anyone ever used one?
cheers
Kate
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RE: Powdery Mildew
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| Hi Kate, it does work and if you dilute it 1 part to 10 (studies have shown that this is as good as 1 to 6) it has little smell. must be full cream milk though regards Deryn |
RE: Powdery Mildew
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Hi Kate
I have used 1 part full ceam milk and 9 parts water .Its quite good although it tends to run off the leaves.I wonder if this can be effective.I have thought about adding a couple of drops of dishwasing liquid to give a "sticky"factor in the mix.
I read this somewhere but havent tried it.
Has someone tried that mix and, if so, how did it go?
cheers
Michelle |
RE: Powdery Mildew
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| Have read the the fat in full-cream milk blocks the 'pores'in the leaves. I for one never knew leaves had pores so I cannot comment further. I have used both the full cream and Trim and found both work wonders on mildew on any plant. You have to keep using it though as it washes off. I spray it on cuts after pruning - religiously - because I am in a humid zone. Wouldn't use anything else. |
RE: Powdery Mildew
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| Apple cider vinegar (i part vinegar to 8 parts water) also works.If you dont mind your roses smelling like a fish and chip shop. |
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