Last year I grew cucumbers, but they got the mosaic virus, so this year I planted them elsewhere. After feeding them, they grew HUGE within days, and got dusty with white powder what caused that? More importantly, how can I prevent the Mosaic virus it destroys plants. Any ideas?
2007-07-09 16:16:41 · 2 answers · asked by Dalmatica Z 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
OK, my first reference is about controlling powdery mildew organically -- I also saw a brief mention that spraying your plants with milk will control powdery mildew.
Cukes in our greenhouse don't seem to last all summer. They produce for awhile, then succumb to something. You might try staggering the cucumbers -- plant some at the beginning of the season, and every month, plant a few more.
My second reference has lots of good info about mosaic virus. It sounds like it's really hard to get rid of. I've heard of people putting clear plastic over the diseased soil for several weeks, and trying to sterilize the soil through solar heat. I don't know if it really works or not, though. You could try burning the diseased bits, and maybe even the ground, if your local laws permit open fires.
Since the mosaic virus is spread through tools and insects, be sure your hands and tools are clean, and you could try using insect barriers to keep the bugs out of your plants.
2007-07-09 16:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy some fungicide and spray them, quick!!!
2007-07-09 16:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by poopsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋