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What causes powdery mildew?

Can I control it organically? Removing infected leaves does not seem to work much. How do I stop it?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Most mildew and mold spores require freestanding water to grow. Powdery mildew, however, does not require freestanding water but it does require excess moisture. Areas with high humidity tend to have more instances of it on plants. It is most common in the spring and fall when temperatures are more moderate.

    To prevent it, is to space the plants further apart, ensuring proper ventilation between plants. Also further spacing will promote evaporation and lower humidity.

    PS

    Also make sure that the plants you are growing get the required amount of sunlight they need each day. Plant spacing, proper ventilation and sunlight helps keep the powdery mildew at bay.

  • 9 years ago

    Use Serenade. Controls Powdery Mildew and is Organic, OMRI listed.

  • 4 years ago

    Keep a reusable water bottle on the desk to sip often. Remaining hydrated can satiate hunger as well as cravings, reduce bloating, and maintain you more alert.

  • 5 years ago

    Nosh on baked carrot chips as an alternative to greasy potato chips.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Use veggies like carrots or zucchini in preference to spaghetti.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    weather. i found out if it rains too often/humid that is what causes it.

    as for removing it i simply remove the leaves and the leaves eventually grow back. i don't trim it all off at once just a couple at a time. idk if their is any sprays you can use to get rid of it but i mean i just trim it off it stops for a while then comes back due to the weather.

  • 5 years ago

    Make your low-fat ice cream using freezing bananas and peanut butter as well as luscious cherries and chocolate.

  • 5 years ago

    Make healthier versions in the treats you crave. These no-bake brownies will automatically satisfy your chocolate cravings.

  • 5 years ago

    Use veggies like carrots or zucchini instead of spaghetti.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hmmm.

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