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Old July 23, 2016   #35
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Originally Posted by NarnianGarden View Post
Last year I had some diseases that killed several plants quickly - while others looked on and kept on thriving.

Grub's Mystery Green was hit hard, and was dead withing a week or so. Glad I was able to taste some fruits, BUT the seeds I saved probably aren't safe to sow. (I would not send them to anyone else)

Banana Legs, a surprise one, it grew and grew... but was hit pretty soon in July/August.
Poooff, gone.

Mohamed and Red Robin - both micro dwarfs - have both died an early death on my balcony.
This year, RR isn't dead yet but still alive and bearing fruit...

I went ahead and ordered some bio fungicide on-line... While the idea is not my favorite, I prefer to get something to eat, even if it means using chemical warfare.
I grew Grubs Mystery Green for years and found it to be my favorite GWR; but it is prone to getting gray mold. When gray mold hits a plant it is best if it is treated immediately with the diluted bleach spray followed by a copper spray the next day. If this is done they can be quite productive.

Bill
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