We've had a glorious run of good weather for several days and a couple more to come. Yesterday, we had a high of 14C and a low of 5C. Friday was even warmer. Alex took the opportunity to spray the vines with an organic substance recommended by Andrew Watson that protects against mildew. It's called Curenox, and it is applied as a spray diluted to Usage 2.5-3g/L.
Curenox (specifically Curenox 50 WP) is a copper-based, wettable powder fungicide and bactericide used to control diseases like late blight, downy mildew, and leaf spots on vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. It acts as a preventative by disrupting the enzyme systems of spores, is approved for organic farming, and is applied at 1-2 kg/Ha.
Key Details About Curenox:
- Active Ingredient: Contains 50% metallic copper in the form of copper oxychloride.
- Usage: Effective against early blight, late blight, downy mildew, rust, and bacterial diseases.
- Target Crops: Potatoes, tomatoes, fruit trees (apple, pear, cherry), and ornamental plants.
- Application: Generally applied at a dosage of 1-2 kg/Ha, typically with a 7–10 day spray interval.
- Precaution: It is very toxic to aquatic life and should be handled with care, keeping it away from food and animal feed.
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Curenox works as a protective contact fungicide, meaning it should be applied before disease symptoms appear.
Meanwhile, the warm weather has caused tremendous changes in the polytunnel over the weekend. Alex left one door open and it was still very warm inside. All the vines have leafed, and we have an early asparagus crop (4 stalks), lots of broccoli, and the Rockit apple is blooming profusely. I love it.
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