Luvachicken Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm sure I saw on a programme once that you could make your own spray for powdery mildew using semi skimmed milk and water. It was 9 parts of one and 1 part of the other but I'm not sure which way round. Any ideas would be great as it seems to be spreading over my pansies. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 if it's a spray then 1 part powder to 9 parts water other way round would be a paste wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 I think it was made with proper milk, rather than milk powder which I guess would make a paste like you suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 sorry for so daft reason I read it as milk powder not skimmed milk here you go i part milk to 9 parts water http://www.gardenguides.com/779-using-milk-control-powdery-mildew-garden-pest-tip.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 sjp you are a star !!! Thankyou for that. I will mix some up and use it tomorrow and having read that article I'll use it on my sweetpeas and courgettes next year. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Washing up water or a weak soapy solution is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
