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Pataskala,OH

When some growers buy mycorrhiza put it in the soil and then spread systemic fungicides by drench. Wouldn't it make more sense to just use contact fungicide. I dont think fungicides can tell the diffirence from good or bad fungus. I know this is a debated issue but don't you think if we tryed to kill less of the mycorrhiza we would get bigger pumpkins.

2/15/2009 1:46:21 PM

Columbus,ohio

That is why I like that root sheild stuff that was at the seminar...It keeps the roots safe and is water soluble.

2/15/2009 3:21:55 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Nic,
There is a list of which fungicides and pesticides that do and do not hurt mycorrhiza on my website in the resources and articles.
www.extremepumpkinstore.com

2/15/2009 3:32:39 PM

Pataskala,OH

How shure are you?

2/15/2009 7:33:35 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

pretty sure, this comes from experts.

2/15/2009 10:01:16 PM

Ohio

From talking to a expert of a company that sells RootShield wp, it definatly does ''not'' effect Mycorrhiza. Growers will put this right in with there Mycorrhiza when they are buring the vine.

2/19/2009 7:45:20 AM

Ohio

http://www.extremepumpkinstore.com/ccp0-resdisplay/RTI.html

2/19/2009 7:50:54 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Brooks,

While researching prices on RootShield, I came across a product called Actinovate soluble, which is good for season-long control of pythium, phytopthera, rhizoctonia, and fusarium. Looks like I'm gonna have to contact the manufacturer for info on it's compatibility with mycor. I can't seem to find growers who know.

I found the product on BFG's website, accessed through bioworksinc.com. and at the bottom of the products page.

2/19/2009 10:08:21 PM