[CH] Milk

Byron (Byron.Bromley@Gsd-Co.Com)
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:34:21 -0400

>Subject: [CH] A good, organic fungicide
>
>Hello All,
>
>an article in this weeks New Scientist magazine states the fungicidal
>propertied of fresh milk.  Dilute in 1 in 10 ratio with water and spray
>freely, twice a week.  Does anyone know if this works for 'damping off'
>problems ?

The tobacco industry has used milk to supress the spread of TMV.

Chamomile tea has be suggested to supress damp-off.

I think the best way is to allow the tops of the soil to remain dry for
12 to 24 hours before rewatering.

Byron