Re: Leaf Spot--aphids--foliar feeding
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- Subject: Re: Leaf Spot--aphids--foliar feeding
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 14:17:02 -0700 (MST)
Gerry Snyder wrote:
>
> At a JT yesterday George Sutton presented an interesting theory.
> He has noticed much less leaf spot the last couple of years
> (in central California), starting when he began foliar feeding.
> He also sees fewer aphids.
>
> The theory is that foliar feeding helps to control the aphids,
> and aphids spread leaf spot.
>
> Any comments?
>
Yes, since I just happen to live in Central California. Aphids were at
their worst last fall and I thought about spraying them for the first
time since I moved here. However we had a good cold spell just before
Christmas where the temps went down to 27/28 for a week. This killed
them, at least they are all gone and none to be seen.
Rick Tasco
Superstiton Iris Gardens
Central California Sierra Nevada foothills--Zone 8--where for the first
38 days of 1998 we have had 14.47" of rain and there is a funny thing
happening in the sky right now, a brightening glow, could it be the
sun?? Maybe for a glimpse, more rain expected this afternoon!
