Re: Cult: Leaf Problem ?
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- Subject: Re: Cult: Leaf Problem ?
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 19:12:13 -0600 (MDT)
Steve,
> I'd strongly recommend against this, Steve. Foliar feeding means wetting
> the foliage and that means spreading and feeding the bacteria that are
> causing your problem. I don't think fertilization, particularly with
> 10-10-10, quite high in nitrogen, is the answer. High nitrogen
> fertilization creates soft growth that is more susceptible to leaf spot
and
> rot.
I think that Bill Shear is correct. I was thinking that the problem
was because of nutrients being leached from the soil. Most likely, it is
the result of a bacterium as Bill Shear said. As we both said, the problem
will correct itself with the onset of warmer, sunnier weather.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, Florida.
