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Powdery mildew

Dial Hard · 2016-09-18 12:33:48

Hi All I bought a sage plant during the summer that turned out to have powdery mildew. I got rid of it as soon as I realised but as I was trimming the rest of my herbs yesterday, it looks like it may have spread. Is there anything yo be done for them or are they for the bin? My thyme and oregano are three years old at this…

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18-09-2016 1:33pm

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Dial Hard

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Hi All

I bought a sage plant during the summer that turned out to have powdery mildew. I got rid of it as soon as I realised but as I was trimming the rest of my herbs yesterday, it looks like it may have spread. Is there anything yo be done for them or are they for the bin? My thyme and oregano are three years old at this stage, I'd be gutted to lose them.

Various online sources give conflicting advice on whether it can be successfully treated so I said I'd ask here to see if anyone has had any experience?

Thanks a mill!

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#2 18-09-2016 3:37pm
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Spray with a fungicide, or look up an organic alternative like baking soda if you prefer, it won't kill them but needs shifting. Pick up every infected leaf that falls and dispose of them properly.

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