This is a public-interest archive. Personal data is pseudonymized and retained under GDPR Article 89.

Re: Bacteriological or Fungal?

In a message dated 97-09-22 12:07:36 EDT, chrisa@value.net writes:

<< Subj:	 Bacteriological or Fungal?
 Date:	97-09-22 12:07:36 EDT
 From:	chrisa@value.net (Chris Andersen)
 To:	Pumpkins@athenet.net
 
 Hi All,
 
 In listening to everyone this year battle wounds in their pumpkins as a
 result of cracks, splits, rodents etc., it sounds as if some have had
 success using anti-fungal compounds such as captan or similar, to arrest
 further deterioration of their fruit, while others have not had any
 success. 
 
 I am wondering out loud here what possibilities there are that those who
 have not had success using anti-fungal treatments, may not have had fungal
 problems, rather bacteria of one form or another that has attacked the
 wound or caused the stem to begin to rot. 
 
 If bacteria is the cause what recommended treatments are there for dealing
 with bacteria? Wouldn't it be advisable to use both a anti-fungal and
 anti-bacteria treatment for wounds or stem rot? I imagine bleach at a
 dilution ratio of 10% could be used, however bleach is phytotoxic and could
 cause additional problems, I would think?
 
 Chris Andersen
 Moraga, Calif.
  >>
I have had good results with Powdered Sulfur.

George
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index