----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Mahan"
To: "'Discussion of aroids'"
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Natural fungicide
> Cinnamon , been using it for years on tubers ,orchids, aroids , agaves ,
> anything else that gets rot or fungus , seems to work the best of anything
> chemical I've ever used . With storage of tubers ,I cover the tuber with a
> thick coat of it right out of the ground while it's still damp.
> Orchids,aroids any cut gets a heavy dose even before the sap runs . crown
> rot, I clean the rot out then pack the crown with it while still damp .
> Seems to work best when applied to a damp, fresh cut or cleaning as it
> helps
> seal & protect . On succulents it speeds the callusing off process . Never
> lost a philo cutting since I started using it . ants hate it ! . I'm gonna
> try it on a tree stump that is covered with fungus just to see the effect
> .... Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aroid-l-bounces at gizmoworks.com
> [mailto:aroid-l-bounces at gizmoworks.com]
> On Behalf Of John Ludwig
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:00 AM
> To: aroid-l at gizmoworks.com
> Subject: [Aroid-l] Natural fungicide
>
> I have had many years experience applying herbicides as well as
> pesticides and currently hold a license for commercial application in
> the state of New Jersey.
>
> I have come to learn of the latest research pertaining to various
> diseases that are thought to be associated with certain commonly used
> herbicides and pesticides.
>
> I have heard a few people share experiences of treating various tubers
> with fungicide prior to storage during dormancy. All have spoken of
> the use of commonly available fungicides that they purchased locally.
>
> Does anybody know of all natural fungicides?
>
> I have heard of the use of ground cinnamon for treating tubers, has
> anybody used cinnamon?
>
> Are there any other natural herbicides, fungicides, pesticides that
> anybody has any knowledge of? Common or not? Easily obtainable or not?
>
> There is currently research being done pertaining possible links to
> parkinson's disease and the use of commonly available herbicides.
> There are also suspected links to the use of various herbicides and
> other diseases.
>
> Even though I am very careful during mixing and application of
> pesticides there is always a chance of exposure.
>
> I would welcome any information no matter how trivial it may seem even
> if there is no solid evidence to back it up.
>
>
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