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[compost_tea] Mildew - Historical methods of control.



For the sake of information I thought it would be helpful
If I could include a few historical methods of control for
Mildew.
Extracted from :
The Farmer´s Every Day Book
By Rev. John L. Blake, D.D.
Published by Deby, Miller and Company.
Auburn, N.D. 1851
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Page 605- MILDEW ON GOOSEBERRIES

The Farmer´s Gazetta states that the mildew is prevented
by sprinkling fine salt around the bushes; or, where it can be had,
by placing sea weed around them. Watering with soap-suds, before
the fruit forms, and using compost for manure, is also good.
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My Note : At that time the term "manure" was used as a synonim of
fertilizer so " using compost for manure" is the same as saying
"using compost as a fertilizer".

I hope you like it . I have a copy of this book and you would not
believe the information I have found regarding crop yields they
had at that time. Most of the time same or higher yields than today.

jose 



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