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Looks like Milldew, but why?
« on: August 03, 2008, 02:37:13 PM »
These are ornamental Gourds.. A few Zucchini are stricken too.

Why??
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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2008, 02:43:07 PM »
I think it's the weather.  I don't know if it's the same where you are Jerry but our June was hot and we didn't get our normal June-Gloom until late July and we are still getting it now.  I'm getting the same mildew on my zinnias, which I normally don't get, thus I'm guessing the extra humidity is the cause....  As I recall you use drip irrigation so spray shouldn't be the cause. 
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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2008, 03:28:07 PM »
I think Mike is right about the weather being the cause of the mildew problem.  We also had overcast and foggy mornings in the past couple of weeks ( I like) but hopefully a little more sun helps your plants.

My tomatoes are growing and ripening like gangbusters and we are cooking up all kinds of tomato dishes.  ;)

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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2008, 04:42:05 PM »
Ditto on the Tomatoes Annette.  Good logic mike.  maybe it will pass?
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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 09:25:44 AM »
Squash always get powdery mildew here. I just ignore it and don't spray.
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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 12:24:45 PM »
I agree....same goes on here too.  8)
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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2008, 08:52:39 AM »
Jerry

Beginning at first leaf foliage, begin spraying weekly with Daconil weekly and your fungus problems will be history.

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Re: Looks like Milldew, but why?
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2008, 09:32:26 AM »
will give it a try Johns.
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