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Westford, MA

When I find leaves with discoloration, or anything indicating that a fungus/disease may be starting up on a leaf, I cut the "BAD" portion of the leaf, and spray with Neem oil.
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Seems to halt the spread of the disease/discoloration, on the leaf.
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Except for the cut up ones, the rest of the leaves appear healthy.
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Any thoughts or am I just giving myself extra work

8/3/2012 1:30:19 PM

Westford, MA

Also want to thank Matt D. for the tip.
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I've weeded and sprayed the vegetation surrounding the patch and noticed a major decrease in the insect traffic IN the patch itself.
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We're always spraying Insecticides/Fungicides into the plant itself, but if the vectors are hunkered down in the vegetation outside the plant area, they can mount a suicide mission into the patch and plant their poison.
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Good thing the neighbors don't have anything growing near my patch!!

8/3/2012 1:39:39 PM