Re: Fw: Re: What to do for mildew?
- Subject: Re: [SG] Fw: Re: [SG]What to do for mildew?
- From: D* T*
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 23:00:37 -0400
Well, I want to dilute this with water and spray it on the plants (vs. dusting it on full-strength). I'm trying to kill mildew. So I'm looking for the formula for a water solution.
So what do other people recommend? My aster and my ligularia are dusted white with mildew.
Thanks!
Diann
skaggs <skaggs@AIAGRP.NET> wrote:
>Elemental Sulpher (Sulfur ?), is just what it says it is. It is toxic (
>in concentrate forms ) to most living things. King Tut's gardeners
>probably never heard of " Ferti-lome " ( probably couldn't pronounce/spell
>it either). Some plants do not tolerate it well, test it first. Otherwise
>use it like rose dust ( shouldn't be toxic, only cause leave burn on tender
>plants ). For those of you that are dyed in the wool Organo-gardeners,
>Sulpher (?) is inorganic.
>
>once a week is about right, avoid hot weather and stressed plants.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Diann Thoma" <DiannThoma@NETSCAPE.NET>
>To: <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 8:51 PM
>Subject: Re: [SG] Ferti-lome Sulphur Dust
>
>
>> No, thank you, but that's not it. The exact name is Ferti-Lome Dusting
>Sulphur. It's not an insecticide, it's for mildew and other fungus
>problems.
>>
>> Diann
>>
>>
>> Sandra Bellman <sbellman@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote:
>>
>> >Diann, could this be it?
>> >
>> >RT-INSECTICIDES FERTI-LOME
>> >Wettable Dusting Sulfur
>> >
>> >Controls thrips, rust mites, chiggers, red spider mites and others on
>> >roses, ornamentals, shrubs and flowers. Also controls two spotted mites
>> >on citrus.
>> >
>> >Rates: Repeat at 7 day intervals, as a dust : apply on all plant
>> >surfaces until thoroughly covered.
>> >
>> >As a spray: 4 tablespoons per gallon.
>> >
>> >Active Ingredient: Sulphur
>> >
>> >Item No. Desc Pkg
>> >VPG10310 24/2#
>> >
>> >Link to web page:
>> >http://www.kinneybonded.com/pages/catTN80.htm
>> >
>> >_________________
>> >Diann Thoma wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have a tall, cylindrical carton of Ferti-lome Sulphur Dust and need
>to use it
>> >
>> >> for some mildew.
>> >>
>> >> Unfortunately, the label is worn off exactly where it says how much to
>use
>> >
>> >> per gallon of water.
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone help me with this? I've searched the Net without luck
>> >
>> >> and my local garden shops aren't carrying it.
>> >
>>
>>
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