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Wi

I got my test results back from the UW lab and the problem was diagnosed as Pythium. So I have a little research to do. It sounds like the thick mulch killed us. At this point between the pythium and borers I have about nothing left. One SMALL fruit between 2 plants and that grows with no stump.

Tremor, I put your name in the title as I wasn't sure you were receiving my emails. I appreciate any advise anyone has given and man I sure hope next year goes better than this year.

Fortunately Joe still has 2 very good plants going and now I think we should be able to keep it that way.

7/20/2007 9:29:04 AM

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Hi Chris,

I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune.

No emails from you in the past several days. Are you using the correct address?

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Pythium usually spells a quick finish but it can be prevented with fungicides if timed correctly.

7/21/2007 2:10:56 AM

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Chris,
I'm sorry to hear this as well(your plants looked so nice and healthy in your diary awhile back). Can you elaborate on why you think the mulch caused this?

7/21/2007 2:46:01 AM

Wi

Doug, my mulch was thick and matty. I don't think it was letting much if any moisture out of the soil. I like the mulch idea, but have to get it right next time. Gotta keep it fluffy and dry. Almost all maple leaves. I put enough bags on that you could pretty much walk across the patch on the BAGS of leaves.

7/23/2007 9:15:29 AM