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Plant Mold

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One idea about that mold control is a solution of dish soap to clean off the
plant, and then the improved ventilation will help. Dish soap does add
phosporus and other nutrients to the soil, and helps to reduce aphids and
other critters.

Hope that helps.

f-p
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Date: Sunday, 07-Jun-98 10:32 AM

From: Pat and Alex             \ Internet:    (apschuster@skipjack.bluecrab.
org)
To:   Veggie List              \ Internet:    (veggie-list@eskimo.com)

Subject: Other Edibles and Mold/Mildew problem

Hi all,
Some time ago Duncan had suggested a thread about edibles other than
vegetables. Besides herbs, I also have a number of edible flowers in the
garden. The grandchildren love it! -- and I've been teaching them some do's
and don'ts of flower eating.

Now for my question: My tuberous begonias, which are an edible variety of
begonia according to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, have
developed a kind of unattractive mold/mildew on the leaf, no doubt due to
our humid climate here in Maryland. I've been doing some reading and found
some suggestions for controls, like better ventilation, but this alone
doesn't seem to get rid of the mold/mildew which is already on two of the
plants.  Any suggestions, cures?

Thanks,
Pat
Zone 7, Maryland



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