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Old January 9, 2009   #4
amideutch
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Ruggs, Aspirin boosts the plants natural defenses Like cortisone does to the human body. Late Blite, "Phytophthora infestans" is a fungus that appears later in the year when daytime temps decrease and rain and moisture are more prevalent. True, healthy plants are less suseptable to disease but normally fungus does prevail unless preventative measures are taken.
From the organic side of the house I have had good luck with a product called Actinovate which is effective against soil borne disease when applied as a drench or airborne contacted diseases when used as a foliar.
From the non-organic side growers have had good results with Daconil for foliar diseases, as it acts as a blocker not allowing the fungus to form on the plant. They both have to be applied regularly depending on the weather conditions to be effective against foliar disease. Ami
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