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Article #142Re: Something is killing my pumpkins
From: Dotting Doyler
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:44
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:44
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Slipstream, It's normal for squash plants to get the white fungi. Make sure the plants are in all day sunny spots. Dampness and shade promotes the fungi. Try not watering too much and especially not on the leaves. Eventually as the heat fades the plants succumb to the dreaded white fungi. Don't try saving with nasty chemicals. Chemicals interfere with natural organic processes of healthy soil. The best thing is to prepare the soil properly before planting. Not too much mulch or humus in the soil. Sand is very good in the top layer, because of drainage. Water only in the morning, not every day. Plant on high mounds three foot diameter and water at the perimeter. Fertilize very sparingly at planting and not directly near the stem. The mature roots will reach out for nutrients. Later "Slipstream" <Slipstrem> wrote in message news:330kj1hq6gcoalo4on7d2k9pajtl8bidqo@4ax.com... > It's powdery mildew. Pray for dry windy conditions, it spreads by > sporesm touch and splashing water, so water at the base. There are > plenty of fungacides out there that are perfectly safe to use . >
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