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..
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.
Helpful. I have a half dozen squash plants and the timing for this here in CO is perfect.
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It works well, I applied it last night, word to the wise.. fill your tank with water before adding the other ingredients.
These remedies look interesting, well, except for constantly washing the plants off. Kind of a problem here in drought-stricken So. California. Think they would work on grape vines? Powdery mildew is a massive problem during the late winter, early spring months around here.
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Interesting remedy—-I’ll have to give it a try!
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I’ve tried it and not only is it simple, it did seem to get the job done..