Re: Sterilized Tools!

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• Subject: Re: Sterilized Tools!
• From: J* D* <j*@owt.com>
• Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 10:20:16 -0700

Hi Chris,


>I was just wondering if anyone has thoughts or comments regarding

>sterilizing your pruning tools!


>Is this something that should be done for the purpose of preventing the

>possibility of spreading disease between plants?


We had the Mosaic Virus hit our crop last year. We found out that the bugs chew on the sick plants and than transfer the virus to the healthy plants when they chew on them.


My best guess is to sterilize the tools with a 10% bleach and water solution. For us, when we prune our plants, I plan to carry a bucket of solution with me to rinse the tool each time before going on to the next plant.


Does anyone else have suggestions to offer.


Jeanie

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