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Gardening

boston bean

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2. We have gotten blight in years past.

Reply to Tsiyu (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 24, 2012, 11:37 AM

Jun 2012

The neem oil seems to do the trick, and cuts down on the powdery mildew.

I spray it one once every couple of weeks and remove any leaves that appear yellow or have a white dusting.

Seems to have worked so far. But any one thing can ruin a crop. It's like a game....

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Couple of pics of my garden [View all] boston bean Jun 2012 OP

Very healthy plants there Tsiyu Jun 2012 #1

We have gotten blight in years past. boston bean Jun 2012 #2

The cruelest game Tsiyu Jun 2012 #5

Mmmmmmmmm. I want a fresh off the vine tomato sammich now!! Little Star Jun 2012 #3

Very nice! And you must be a champion weeder... not a one in sight! beac Jun 2012 #4

very nice, esp'ly for your first time out NJCher Jun 2012 #6