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Upa Creek, MO

Hey all, sorry for the dead horse, but I did not take the fungicide preventive method which reflects my rookie tendencies. My plant is probably around 10% effected with powdery mildew. I sprayed tthe leaves tonight with Bonide Fung-Onil (Chlorothalonil).

I'd like to be very aggressive about this so my question is it too late to treat systematically or should I just keep hitting with this contact spray? Also do I need to get the vine, or is just leaves okay? Thanks

Luke

7/12/2010 7:28:45 PM

Pataskala,OH

Systemic would probably be a good idea. It can't hurt.

7/12/2010 7:46:08 PM

Navarre,OH

The one year probably I think 3 years ago now I got PM really back on my zucchini's and crooknecks and for the life of me I could not find a store bought fungicide that would take care of it. I apply different things because alot of my garden is for eating so I don't want systemic fungicides/pesticides. My great grandpa told me the milk/water method. I sprayed off the leaves to wash away as much PM as I could and applied the milk spray. The PM did not go away 100% but they barely had any on them and were doing nicely. I have used skim milk and low-fat milk with the same results. 10% milk/90% water every 4 days if its bad. Once a week(7 days) if its starting to show. Also I see alot of ppl using Arm & Hammer baking soda/water mix spray too. Can't remember the amount but I'm pretty sure its one tsp per gallon.

7/12/2010 8:09:37 PM

Navarre,OH

BTW get both sides of the leaves.

7/12/2010 8:10:30 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I bought the Bonide Infuse systemic today at lunch. Will apply tonight.Did not have the money for Eagle which I hear is great. Any ideas on how long it takes to start working (sytemic controls)?

7/13/2010 2:37:57 PM

Upa Creek, MO

And thanks Nic and Bill for the input.

7/13/2010 2:38:44 PM