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Hi Matthew Krause,
I have used Milstop (And other products) for years, but I have never found it to be a successful curative once powdery mildew is established. University trials have also born this out. While I like your product as one option in the fungicide bag (It is a safer chemistry), I ha
about 3 weeks ago
Thanks Matthew,
We currently employ Cease in our IPM. I have used Milstop in the past and haven't had time implement it thus far but I appreciate the reminder. The warmer and drier weather here in Illinois have allowed for our vents to stay open more and I can already see a difference in the press
about 3 weeks ago
Hi Aaron,
My reply didn't save properly before. Here it is in its entirety.
Matt provided some very good information about cultural practices to reduce risks of developing powdery mildew on crops in greenhouses and high tunnel systems. He was incorrect about the availability of products registered…
about 3 weeks ago
Hi Aaron,
Matt provided some very good information about cultural practices to reduce risks of developing powdery mildew on crops in greenhouses and high tunnel systems. He was incorrect about the availability of products registered for control of this disease on Rosemary. BioWorks offers MilStop a…
about 3 weeks ago
Open the lee sidewall, keeping the doors and the windward sidewall closed. The air in the tunnel will be sucked out by the low pressure on the leeward side formed by the wind moving over the top of the tunnel. There may be some wind affecting the plants close to each end wall due to the eddy effect
about 4 weeks ago
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Our program has used several beneficial insects. The main one we use is ladybugs. We have also used encarcia for white fly and lacewings. Recently we have incorporated predatory mites to help with spider mite populations and we are implementing an aphilius mix that has a potentially sustaining po
about 4 weeks ago
Thanks Matt, that information was really helpful. I think I made my greenhouse sound too simple. I have four acres of vented, Argus-controlled greenhouse space. I am technically not the "grower", I am the manager, but I have a lot of experience growing in greenhouses. I am new to herbs and, as yo
about 4 weeks ago
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