Charlie Nardozzi on Powdery Mildew (via WCAX.com)

Our area is so lucky to have Charlie Nardozzi, a nationally known local gardening personality. Charlie give gardening tips on our local news station, WCAX-TV.

Sharon Meyer, WCAX reporter, discusses Powdery Mildew a common plant ailment. Powdery Mildew loves warm moist air, between 60 to 80 degrees.  Beautiful vibrant gardens wilt into a sickly looking mess in a matter of days, or so it seems. Sad plants with dying leaves and the tell-tale grey blanketing your once lush plants, is a heart breaker..

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In this WCAX-TV video he recommends a home remedy spray. This spray stops the progression, it doesn’t cure what has already been infected. You could buy a premade product by Bayer called Seranade. (sold in organic markets) Seranade is a bacteria fights fungus, it not only stops the progression but kills the spores on infected leaves as well.

Charlies home Powdery Mildew Recipe:

  • 1 Tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon of dish soap
  • 1 Gallon of water

Combine ingredients and spray on plants..

Or;

  • Just watering your plants helps to wash off the spores..

Or:

  • Mix one part skim milk to nine parts water, then spray on plants.

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