Mildew Melons!!!

Biscombe · « **on:** May 15, 2006, 10:49 »

HI all! Spanish gardener here! I keep fighting the fight against mildew! My last two crops of peas suffered and had to be pulled before full harvest! I've notice a few white spots (smells like mildew) on my melons that are waiting to be planted out. Would you 1. carry on and try to fight the mildew or 2. sow some more seeds

Can you combat mildew or is it a constant battle? Help please!!
PS tried organic shop bought anti mildew spray with the peas, also tried milk and nettle spray.

John · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2006, 11:54 »

I heard that a liquor made by soaking garlic sprayed onto plants helps against fungus type disease so maybe worth a try. Garlic may be available in Spain

Quite surprised you have that problem as mildew usually thrives in damp conditions.

Biscombe · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2006, 22:36 »

Heheheheh!!! no ploblem with garlic here!!!!! Thanks Guru! So don't chuck them then!! It does seem a shame! Dont like mildew though!

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2006, 22:43 »

I thought mildrew was damp related too and you don't expect damp in Spain do you?

hope the garlic works

Biscombe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2006, 23:18 »

OOooohhhhhh meeee tooooo! I love peas and melons! I'll get crushing the old garlic!!!

Oliveview · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2006, 21:04 »

We get mildew (or what I take is meldew) on the tiny rose plants I have in tubs on the patio and window ledge (south facing so get full sun ) I have tried to rub it off with my fingers but it comes back!
(in Spain too, don´t fancy garlic smelling roses, cos I´m not that keen on garlic!)

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