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Re: [nafex] Fungal attributes of Surround



Doreen,
    I don't really have much to add.  We found that it helped with japanese
beetles on grapes and blackberry leaves, but was difficult to remove from
small fruits.  Hopeless on a soft fruit.  No particular notice was given to
fungus.  Sounds like an interesting possibility.   Hector  Black   zone 6,
middle TN


----- Original Message -----
From: Doreen Howard <doreenh@ticon.net>
To: <nafex@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 2:23 PM
Subject: 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
> >
> > 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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