[CH] TMV
Dave Sacerdote (davesas@tiac.net)
Mon, 9 Nov 1998 11:37:01 GMT
I get a weekly newsletter from Heirloom Seeds [www.heirloomseeds.com] that
deals with common garden problems, etc. Maybe someone there reads the
Chile-Head List <g> cuz here's this week's subject:
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HEIRLOOM SEEDS NEWSLETTER
week of 11/08/98
THIS WEEKS PROBLEM: Mosaic Virus
This disease can be found in all areas of North America and is a strong
threat to many plants, including potatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and turnips.
The disease overwinters in perennial weeds, and is often spread by aphids in
the early spring to other host plants. It is so contagious that it can be
spread by garden tools and even by human hands that have handled infected
plants.
DAMAGE:
The plants are stunted and their yields are greatly reduced. Mosaic affects
a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants.
PROPER TREATMENT:
It is important that you control aphids and leafhoppers if you have
identified them on your plants (both these pests transmit the virus).
Remember to keep your garden free of weeds and plant debris (clean up in the
fall is important). Cultivate, weed and harvest vegetables when the foliage
is dry. Mosaic virus is spread easily when the foliage is wet. Since there
is no known cure for this virus, you will have to pull up and destroy the
plant once it has been infected. Burn the plants or dispose of them with
your household garbage.
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Dave Sacerdote
davesas@tiac.net
Resist or Serve.
"I am so mighty, I do not have to kill you all." -- Flaming Carrot
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