Re: [compost_tea] Herbicide Over Spray Damage

From: Robert <rjkuljis_at_peak.org>
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:58:20 -0700

The only thing you can do is apply compost,tea, and any thing else
that would help your plants recover faster assuming they arent dead.
But don't just treat the symptoms. You need to address the real
problem here. What is being done to compensate you for this chemical
trespass? If the guilty party is not cooperative I would involve the
authorities or get an experienced lawyer. This is not cool! Sorry for
your damage!


On Apr 28, 2011, at 8:08 AM, Sally Norton wrote:

> Last week I discovered a widespread plant "illness" in my 100%
> Organic yard-garden diagnosed by the Extension Horticulturist as
> pesticide over spray. I confirmed that the adjacent downwind
> property was treated last week with a liquid "Speed Zone" brand by
> Gordon's. The MSDS can be seen at this address:
> http://www.pbigordon.com/pdfs/SpeedZone-MSDS.pdf.
> In addition to the plants low to the ground (tomatoes, lettuce,
> herbs, collards, roses, etc, trees, vines, and tall bushes that are
> 5 -15 feet off the ground show definite damage. You can almost
> envision the currents of air carrying the 2,4,D and other compounds
> of the Speed Zone across my property. I was so hoping that my kiwi
> vine would finally bloom and fruit this year which will be its 5th
> year in my yard. Will these chemicals impact the blooming and
> fruiting of a kiwi or the pomegranate bush which is showing a lot of
> damage in all the growing tips? The dwarf weeping mulberry already
> set its fruits, but the leaves look terrible.
> I take great pride in the health of my plants and the attractiveness
> of the plantings, so I am having a very hard time with so much plant
> material looking stressed and damaged.
> Suggestions??
>
>
>



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