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St. Marys,OH

Am I safe alternating Companion and Daconil every other week for disease control? Comments please.

6/5/2014 8:53:17 PM

Pa

Daconil is a fungicide, companion is a beneficial bacteria so I think they are compatible. A fungicide should not kill bacteria. I have not found companion to be effective as a foliar, it's better as a soil drench in my experience.

6/6/2014 10:41:04 PM

Windsor California

Companion is bacterial strain that colonize the roots, Serenade is an almost identical strain, but can live on the foliage. Daconil, like many fungicides shred or perforate the outer membrane of the fungus or mildew, which provide easy access for the bacteria in Serenade to finish the job. Put both in a sprayer at the same time, and unleash a campaign of shock and awe. The fungicide will not hurt the bacteria.

6/7/2014 5:58:58 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Wow, very nice Sparky! Those guys better watch out in your area,,,,,,,,,,,,, this guy is learning fast!

6/7/2014 6:19:38 PM

Windsor California

The only thing that gets through winter is reading everything I can related to pumpkin growing. Chris, I know you know exactly what I'm taking about, hours spent on the internet, books and DVD's from Amazon and other websites, networking with other growers. So much to learn.

6/7/2014 6:34:39 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Every day, all winter Jason ;)


Good luck this year!

6/7/2014 7:20:39 PM

Windsor California

Good luck to you too, let's see some pictures, you went from having the second longest diary to the almost nothing. You feeling OK?

6/7/2014 9:16:41 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I know Jason. Its been tough this year, my work schedule has been 7 days a week the past few weeks.

I better get on it:)

6/8/2014 11:50:18 AM

Santa Rosa, CA.

I think Chris has been doing 7 days a week at the beach. Hope your bringing seaweed home.

6/8/2014 5:22:58 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Only 5 days a week:) Trying to score as much patch time as possible this summer.

6/9/2014 7:06:42 PM