Organic Problem Solver

NOTE:  The regular use of Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) on foliage and the soil greatly increases the ability of all plants to resist diseases.

Diseases and Other Problems

blackspot

Black Spot
Products: Plant Wash, garlic sprays, cornmeal “tea” (soak whole ground cornmeal in water for 4 to 6 hours, drain and use liquid as a foliar spray), sprinkle whole ground cornmeal at base of plant   NOTE:  Remove affected leaves when possible to prevent spread of disease.
endrot Blossom End Rot on tomatoes
Products:  Epsom salts (2 tbsp/gallon of water and drench soil around tomatoes)--this solution prevents blossom end rot
brownpatch Brown Patch
Products:  Plant Wash, garlic sprays, whole ground cornmeal (15 to 20 lbs/1000 square feet), Actinovate
earlyblight Early Blight on tomatoes
Products:  Plant Wash, garlic sprays, whole ground cornmeal at base of plant
leafspot Leaf Spot Fungus
Products:  Plant Wash, garlic sprays, corn meal “tea”, actively aerated compost tea
powderymildew Powdery Mildew
Products:  Plant Wash, garlic sprays, Neem Oil, corn meal “tea”
rust Rust
Products:  Plant Wash, garlic sprays, whole ground corn meal, yearly crop rotation
sootymold Sooty Mold
Sooty mold is the result of an insect infestation.  Eliminate any insect problem and wash foliage with soapy water.
chlorosis Chlorosis
Products:  Green sand (shrubs – 2 cups/1” trunk diameter; lawn – 15 to 20 lbs/1000 square feet; garden – 5 lbs/100 square feet), apply one to three inches of compost or living mulch around the base of plants, Actinoiron
weeds Weeds

Products:  Pre-emergent for annual weeds– corn gluten meal applied prior to seed germination

Existing – Orange oil/vinegar mix (2 ounces orange oil per gallon of 20% vinegar plus 1 tbsp. of molasses, 1/4 tsp. of liquid dish soap) makes a NON-SELECTIVE herbicide

NOTE: Good lawn maintenance reduces compaction and strengthens turf which can suppress weeds. Fertilize several times each year, mow regularly, spray monthly with Medina Plus, water deeply when necessary, and apply ½” of compost to lawn twice a year.

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