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South Australia - October 2000 |
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2nd Oct.
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The moist conditions and mild nights
interspersed with a few dewy nights has seen Powdery Mildew spread wildly over the past
week. That’s the white powdery like substance on the leaves in case you are
unfamiliar.
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9th Oct.
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Last week I advised about treating Powdery
Mildew on your Roses, overlooked the best control was to plant new Roses where they get
plenty of sunlight and air moving past them. Simple advice but frequently overlooked.
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16th Oct. |
If you have been following my advice over the
past few months you will have a healthy crop of tomato seedlings ready in 100mm (4")
pots ready to be planted this week. Sunny position, no shade and leave some room between
the neighbour’s fence and your nearest plant. Go for it!
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23rd Oct.
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With the citrus making good growth at present,
it’s time to feed them unless you have already done so. I use a water-soluble citrus
fertilizer, that is loaded with the minor trace elements, that citrus need. The organic
only pellets or straight blood and bone only give you lush shiny leaves and do nothing for
a good fruit set.
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30th Oct.
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After returning to our garden after three
weeks away, it’s amazing how the weeds grow so well in your absence. The house sitter
watered well. Nothing died. Not even the weeds and the blighters take advantage of it! |
