Re: Fusarium Wilt
My guess would be Powdery Mildew, Get rid of as many of the infected leaves as
feasible and spray ALL then plants with Daconil or some other fungicide. Spray
both the underside and tops of all leaves. Even the ones that don't look
affected.
Usually by the time you can see it, it is almost too late. It is present long
before you can actually see it. Continue the spraying program every 7 to 10 days
and follow the mixing directions on the label.
Bob T.
Davecbauer@aol.com wrote:
> Dear List and Brad Walters,
>
> First time grower(of big pumpkins), first time e-mailer, love the topic, love
> the show. Yes, this list has used up a lot of my time, but it's answered a
> lot of my questions regarding growing BP's.
>
> I won't tell you that I've three 4x12 raised beds in my back yard in suburban
> Milwuakee for fear that the pro's will tell me to give it up. I'm going for
> something in the low 3-digits so I don't have any weigh-offs planned. My
> pumpkins look fantastic and have runners out about 4 to 5 feet and I'm
> getting excited about pollination. I've never seen such big leaves on a
> plant. (must be the secret mixtue of beer and cheese that I feed them)
>
> Which brings me to the subject of mold or wilt. I've a decorative gourd plant
> with some white-ish, grey-ish mold forming on some of the older, lower
> leaves, both on top and underneath of the leaves. It is planted where some
> melons contracted the same thing last year and spread throughout the entire
> plant. After the mold spreads over the whole leaf, the leaf turns yellowish,
> then brownish, but doesn't wilt away. I haven't been able to find a picture
> of this on any links so I don't have a name. I have treated with seven all
> along, and also a spray insecticide soap. I'm worried that this will continue
> to spread to my good plants. Does anyone have any ideas what it is, and how
> to treat it. I have removed the effected leaves and stems as they become
> infected.
>
> Thank you for your help in advance!
>
> Dave in Milwaukee
>
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