Re: Baking Soda/Powdery Mildew

i seem to remember a study on roses carried out here in the UK

1st conventional spray, (last to develope spot/mildew)
2nd baking soda ( developed about 2 weeks before conventional)
3rd no  spray (developed disease early on)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Rado" <rado1000@hotmail.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 2:21 PM
Subject: Baking Soda/Powdery Mildew


> My experience with baking soda is that it MAY be a slight deterrent, but
> does not stop or eliminate powdery mildew.  Also, if the mildew has
started,
> you've got to actually rub the baking soda solution onto the spot with
your
> fingers - not something I have time for in a whole pumpkin patch.
>
> It would be well worth a disciplined test to start baking soda before the
> appearance of any mildew, and apply it very regularly plus after any
precip
> to see how it works as a preventive.  Diligence would be essential.
>
> It is my belief, arrived at reluctantly over several years, that although
> many *natural* remedies are infinitely more appealing than those nasty
toxic
> chemicals, Atlantic Giants are by nature masochistic, not only attracting
> every possible pumpkin pest, but becoming intensely aphrodisiac to them.
In
> most U.S. or Canadian locations, if you want to successfully cultivate
AG's,
> you have to use chemicals.  If you choose your chemicals wisely, you don't
> have to use great quantities, but use them you must.  IMHO.
>
> Rumor has it that if you go far enough north, you will find a *bug line*
> beyond which the nasties can't survive.  If you are completely against
toxic
> chemicals, you could always consider relocating.  (smile)
>
> Beth
>
>
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