Re: Long split


I cant find Captan around here. It is nasty stuff. Be carefull if you use it. I usualy cut dead leaves right by the vine. I really dont spray it with anything or bury although maybe i should.

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From: yorunk@comcast.net 

> Where do you buy Captan? Also, when you prune dead/damaged leaves/vines, how 
> close to the vine do you cut and do you spray with something and bury? 
> 
> Debbie 
> -------------- Original message ---------------------- 
> From: Robert Trusch 
> > All, 
> > 
> > I had rain for 40 days and 40 nites. Actually, just a bad storm on Sunday but 
> > one of many. The patch finally is drying. I measured this morning and had no 
> > growth overnight. I am at 103" circ. after 30 days. I pruned a little today, 
> > mostly all the dead leaves and some vines. 
> > 
> > I now have a 1.5' long split down the center of my fruit running stem to 
> > blossom. It is in the middle. I patched it with Captan. What are my chances? 
> > Probably not so good. 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > Rob 
> > 
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