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Re: [nafex] Fungal attributes of Surround



Michael,
The assertion that kaolin clay spray suppresses cedar apple rust came from
Surround's studies.  They can tell you more about it.  I believe Hector
Black on this listserv has some firsthand experience, too.  Wade in here
Hector!
Doreen Howard

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Phillips" <mphil@together.net>
To: "Nafex@Yahoogroups.Com" <nafex@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 3:10 PM
Subject: [nafex] Fungal attributes of Surround


> I saw in the latest issue of Mother Earth News a nicely-written blurb by
> Doreen about the Surround spray titled "Ghostly Clay a Savior in the
> Orchard." One thing that caught my attention about this kaolin clay spray
> this time around was its being effective for fungus. Supposedly the fine
> clay particles "act as an alkaline barrier to fungal spores." The
assertion
> is made that Surround specifically suppresses Cedar Apple Rust disease.
Does
> anyone else have knowledge of this?  I always understood the acidic
reaction
> of sulfur gave that material it's short-term antifungal abilities. An
> alkaline argument on behalf of Surround seems counter to the mode of
action
> of sulfur. Up till now the Engelhard people (who manufacture Surround)
have
> made no specific disease claims about this product.
>
> In the spirit of always wanting to learn more,
> Michael
>
> Michael Phillips
> Lost Nation Orchard
> Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs
> RFD 1  Box 275
> Groveton, NH 03582
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> Check out the 2002 events happening here at Heartsong Farm,
> CSA shares for organic apples and earth medicines,
> and our latest book, "The Village Herbalist," at
> www.HerbsAndApples.com
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