Re: vining peas/ peas and mildew

On Fri 29 Jan, Meconella@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 1/27/99 11:39:53 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> allan@crwys.demon.co.uk writes:
> 
> << Varieties Alderman, Gradus, Miracle, Purple-podded, Sugar Snap
>  (mangetout type, beware of mildew if too dry) >>
> 
> Hi,
> 
> What do you mean 'beware of mildew if too dry'?  I tend to get mildew on many
> of the peas I grow here.  I had always assumed it was because of the sometimes
> moist air here  (Is this true?),  and have been trying different varieties to
> see which grow and produce best.    
> 
> Is there anything I can do to reduce the amount of mildew I get?
> 
> Janet.
> 
>
Dryness at the roots is the main cause of mildew, not to be confused
with moulds. Mulching with compost over moist soil would help, I never
have enough to go round. A spray over the plants may help as well.
We always get it on late peas. I have just looked it up and I find a
recommendation of a spray of 1 level teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to
1 litre (2 pints) of water with a little wetting
agent.Estimated 95% effective anywhere round the garden(Source:-
Coventry Polytechnic/HDRA)


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Allan Day  Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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