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Posted by grapplinggardner (My Page) on Wed, May 31, 06 at 9:08
| Hello all, could anyone suggest a good way of controlling fungus. I would really like to win this battle. Thanks |
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RE: controlling fungus
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- Posted by cbars z5b6a MO (My Page) on
Wed, May 31, 06 at 10:03
| Not really sure what you are asking!!!!!!!! A broad general question like this is going to generate no useful info. Be more specific about your problem and we may be able to help. Gary |
RE: controlling fungus
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| Draconil and Serenade both work very well. Remove all diseased leaves from the plants also. |
RE: controlling fungus
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| Thank you for the info bothenjs. Could you tell me were to find this. Cbars why so angry about a simple question. I was just looking for some advise not to anger someone.. |
RE: controlling fungus
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| First off, I seriously doubt that Gary is "angry" and see nothing in his post to indicate that he was. And he was absolutely correct in asking for more information. IF you are sure that you have a fungal problem (hard to say, as you really haven't provided enough information to make that assessment), I'd recommend Daconil. You should be able to pick it up at any garden center or box store. |
RE: controlling fungus
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| Basically a fungal problem, is a fungal problem, is a fungal problem! Daconil, whose active ingredient is chlorothalonil, and Mancozeb, whose active ingredients are manganese and zinc, are the most effective fungicides for tomatoes. Chlorothanil is more effective against Early Blight and Grey Mold (Botrytis), and Mancozeb is more effective against Septoris Leaf Spot and Anthracnose. There are other trade names for the same thing, so check the active ingredients on the label to be sure. |
RE: controlling fungus
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| Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, all had the Daconil, Walmart had Serenade, any good nursery store should have what you need also. |
RE: controlling fungus
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- Posted by cbars z5b6a MO (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 5, 06 at 10:42
| No anger here. Just looking for info to help solve your problem. Lots of info above will probably help with your problem if it is truly a fungus. When I think of fungus - I think of mold, mushrooms, etc. I have never had a fungus grow on a tomato plant. That was the reason for the questions. Good luck, Gary |
RE: controlling fungus
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| is this chemical, Daconil, safe for tomato plants? I don't like the idea of adding a carcinogen, etc. to the soil of plants I intend on eating the fruit of. But like most of my upstate NY friends, my tomatoes always get that blight that works it's way up the plants - spots on lower leaves, working it's way to the top. I always lose the plants before I get a good amount of red tomatoes. Thanks! |
RE: controlling fungus
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| Daconil and Serenade are both safe- they are made to treat tomatoes. Read the labels. If you have any doubts contact your extension service or local county co-op. And they work! I only had to spray once and it cleared all my tomatoes up- I lost 1 plant and would have lost them all if I had not sprayed. |
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