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myrtle creek Oregon

So I have pretty much lost most of my last plant to pm, I caught it too late. I'm not giving up, I have a fruit on the vine thats 45dap, My question is will the pm spread to the actual fruit, and if so what should I treat with, or better yet, what can I do to prevent it from getting to the fruit?

8/16/2015 6:51:40 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Are you using a fungicide? Some people have good results in killing it with Hydrogen Peroxide.

8/16/2015 7:56:02 PM

myrtle creek Oregon

Yes, neem, pyrethrins, and sulfur. I have also cut back water to reduce humidity, and have adjusted when I water. This being my first year I already have a personal best 280ott, 45 dap, but I would like to slow down the pm to at least get to full maturity and have a sound fruit.

8/16/2015 8:08:25 PM

Central NY

None of those are fungicides ...try daconil from Home Depot .. There is stronger stuff out there also...for future.. Try Spraying 1 cup milk to 4cups water on leaves once a week while the sun is shining starting June 1st , right til the end...its a great harmless preventative...good luck

8/16/2015 10:24:06 PM

myrtle creek Oregon

Thanks for the suggestions, I will definitely give it a go

8/16/2015 11:04:54 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Use Eagle 20 for PM, you can't beat it. One pint will last you two or three seasons.

8/16/2015 11:36:59 PM