Re: Fusarium Wilt
Dale,
I had a very radical invasive form of fusarium wilt this spring.
It was identified by Purdue back in June on my 801.5 Stelts plant. In my
case, the leaves wilted quickly and totally. Half my plant was gone within a
matter of 36 hours. I was able to save the plant by cutting off all the
infected sections. My infection started on the end of the main vine and was
working its way back toward the stump. I cut of all the plant from 2 feet out
leaving only the secondary main and its offshoots. I know have two pumpkins
pol. on July 18 & 19 approaching 200 pounds. Don't give up yet. Send a
sample of your plant (overnight) to Purdue if you think it is diseased. The
cost is around $30. The address is below:
hope this helps,
Brad Walters
Purdue University
LSPS building
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Attn: Karen Rein
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