Peter Robinson <pmrobinson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>K <k@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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>> IanM <IanM.2e2e087@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>>
>> >Hi all,
>> >My courgette plants are really coming along in the greenhouse however
>> >one or two leaves have small white spots on them, is this anything to
>> >worry about? The spots do not seem to go all the way through the leaf
>> >and are on the tops. Not all leaves are affected, just a couple.
>>
>> If you mean silvery white spots with angled edges (ie not circular) on
>> the more recent large leaves, then they are the natural leaf markings
>> and indicate the plant is growing happily.
>
>That's interesting. I'll have to go out and have a closer look at my
>plants if it stops raining.
>
>Never having grown courgettes before, I had convinced myself they were
>getting mildew. I was wondering how worried I should be - the plants
>seem to be healthy enough, and I've got a few small fruit forming.
>
>Is mildew likely? Nothing nearby (runner beans, spuds, peas) has any
>sign. I've kept it well watered and the soil has lots of rough organic
>matter in it (leaf mould for the impatient). The bed is under a
>south/westish facing fence that gets plenty of sun, but shade in the
>morning.
>
Mildew is very likely, paradoxically if the soil is on the dry side.
Keeping the plants well watered (though never soggy) will keep mildew at
bay. Mildew will be roundish spots with a dull powdery look, irregularly
scattered over the leaves.
--
Kay
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