Solving mildew on sweet peas?

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by daisybelle, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. daisybelle

    daisybelle Gardener

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    Each year mine fall to this, usually as they are dying off. This year though, even the young plants have it. What can be done to minimise it please?
     
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    Hiya,

    I have had success this year using green sulphur powder periodically whether they are showing signs or not.
     
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    Thanks :) I'll look out for some :)
     
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    Plants in general tend get mildew if they are stressed - ie unhappy. Not enough water is often the problem. And this is made worse by a lack of circulation of air.
     
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