Re: [compost_tea] SARE/CT

From: Margaret Lauterbach <melauter_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 10:03:19 -0700

People around the world have been reporting excellent results in using milk
to control fungi such as Black Spot, Botrytis, rust, blights, etc. Have
you tried that? They're using 1/3 skim milk to 2/3 water or 1/4 milk to
3/4 water for best success. Margaret L

>Matthew-- Thanks for posting the Rodale/SARE link.
>The report was somewhat encouraging. Most
>discouraging was that CT failed to control or prevent
>Black Rot, the nemesis of eastern grape growers.
>
>I would be interested to know if the growers
>considered other organic remedies in conjunction with
>CT. For example, copper and/or baking soda based
>sprays. (in succession, not together) Also, Surround,
>hydrogen peroxide base?
>
>I have been using a sort of shotgun approach in my
>vineyard, alternating CT with these other organic
>tools. Some results have been encouraging, but no
>replicated studies to support. Another obvious point
>is that we find some varieties respond lots better
>than others to organic programs. For example,
>Chambourcin, a part of the study, is very suscpetible
>to Black Rot and other diseases.
>
>Have others on the list succeeded in conquering black
>rot? I would be interested in hearing any comments.
>
>Thanks, Dorothy
>
>
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