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Fighting mildew on edible begonias?
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Posted by oldherb z8 Oregon (My Page) on Fri, Apr 15, 05 at 22:01
| This is the first time I have posted here and honestly have resisted growing begonias because I'm just not that good with them. That was until I discovered that tuberous begonia flowers are absolutely a delightful addition to salads. So now I want to grow gobs of them for my table. That is if I can find a way to halt the mildew and still be able to eat the blooms. I refuse to use chemical fungicides. Any other options out there that any of you might share with me?
You wisdom is appreciated. |
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RE: Fighting mildew on edible begonias?
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| Haven't tried it myself, but since no one else has answered--I've heard a little baking soda in water sprayed on is effective, but I don't know the concentration. Also think Neem oil would work, and it's about as safe as anything could be; I understand people use it for stomach disorders in its native India. I think you could find the correct formula for baking soda if you do a search on this forum, and of course Neem oil would tell you on its label. Let us know how it works! Haven't tried eating tuberous begonia flowers--can't grow them here--but they'd sure add a lot of eye appeal. There is one species begonia, B. deliciosa, which by the name must be very tasty. And I bet there are others. |
RE: Fighting mildew on edible begonias?
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| Some people use watered down milk to stop mildews and fungi infections. There was an article in the Begonian last year where I guy did a taste test of most of the common forms of begonia - most were nothing special but some had a nice lemony flavor (he was eating the leaves). |
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