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Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

I'm looking for some input in trying to identify an issue that has appeared over the last 3 days on my 845. The first 5 leaves on the plant are showing rusty, spotted blemishes between the leaf veins. There was no evidence of this 3 days ago. All other leaves out to 8' appear fine. The hoophouse has been closed up for 3 days as we went from 85 to 50 degrees for 3 days with rain and drizzle.

Picture of the most severe leaf can be seen here:
http://s6.invisionfree.com/MEPGO/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=2306223

Any input would be appreciated.
Thanx gang...

6/18/2005 1:07:20 PM

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Looking at all the disease pics it doesn't look like disease but more of a nutrient deficiency. Potassium difiency is the first thing that comes to mind as it was a little lower than I would have liked or perhaps magnesium is locked up. I'll listen to any and all ideas.

6/18/2005 1:31:03 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Bill,

What has been sprayed so far & when?

6/18/2005 2:49:07 PM

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Nothing but seaweed, 7 days ago, in a cleaned sprayer.

6/18/2005 3:50:22 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Bill,

Check out the three pictures that I posted in the photo gallery about two weeks ago. Does it look anything like your problem?

Martin

6/18/2005 6:00:07 PM

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Thanx Martin but that doesn't look like what I have going here.

6/18/2005 6:49:07 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Bill,

Check the udersides of the leaves for mites. Do this by tapping the leaf's midvain while holding a sheet of white paper under the leaf. Then sit there like a fool staring at the paper for a minute. You're looking for small dots that move.

6/18/2005 9:43:48 PM