Organic antifungals for fig cutting's mold problem

Author

Comment

ik2003

Registered:1354234806
Posts: 67

Posted 1355025612	Reply with quote #1

Does anyone have any experience with antifungals for fig cuttings? Thnx Imran __________________ Imran Staten Island, NY Zone 7A eBay Name: ik2187 ------------------------------------- I have: Maltese Beauty, Maltese Falcon, Glacia Negra, Barnisotte Noir, CDDG, CDDN, CDDB, Bordisotte Rosa, Jolly Tiger, Qudsia, Yellow and Red Lebanese, Vasilika Sika, Petite Negra, VDB, RDB, Persian White, Black Madeira, Macool, Noire de Caromb, Excel, Celeste, HC, Dark Portuguese.

garden_whisperer

Registered:1353347580
Posts: 1,613

Posted 1355034863	Reply with quote #2

unpasturized honey is a natral anti fungas, i use it in areoponics where fungas can be a real pain due to wet conditions. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

petez

Registered:1355049766
Posts: 10

Posted 1355049978	Reply with quote #3

honey is used to improve striking of cuttings as well

martino

Registered:1319860373
Posts: 96

Posted 1355066064	Reply with quote #4

Wouldn't honey attract ants? I use neem oil.

MichaelTucson

Registered:1333340598
Posts: 1,216

Posted 1355080458	Reply with quote #5

I use Neem Oil too for fungus control on fig trees. It's organic and "safe". But I've never tried using it on new cuttings. Interesting idea. I guess I never tried this approach (knocking out mold/fungus on new cuttings this way) because I read on here about using bleach and water (1 part to 10 parts) to wash cuttings, and then making sure to use a gritty mix that drains well for rooting (and careful to avoid overwatering). I guess the bleach isn't organic, but I didn't have a problem using it in that concentration. Also I've used bleach in that concentration for years to clean used pots that I buy. It kills lots of other pests (like root knot nematodes). I rinse them well with water after using the 1:10 mixture, and dry them before I use them. I guess preventively knocking out fungus/mold in cuttings other ways seems interesting though. I'm interested to hear how this thread and your experience turns out. Mike central NY state, zone 5 __________________ Pauca sed matura.

Mazway

Registered:1342561306
Posts: 33

Posted 1355082666	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by petez honey is used to improve striking of cuttings as well Does this mean I wouldn't need to use rooting hormones? __________________ Mazway Southwestern Virginia zone 7a

garden_whisperer

Registered:1353347580
Posts: 1,613

Posted 1355086847	Reply with quote #7

With figs they say you really dont need a rooting agent, however i use dip n grow i just makes me feel better to use it. and i feel that a liquid root agent will soak into the plant tissue better than a powder would. after using to rooting agen take a soft brush and paint lightly with honey. Dave __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Mazway

Registered:1342561306
Posts: 33

Posted 1355091555	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by garden_whisperer With figs they say you really dont need a rooting agent, however i use dip n grow i just makes me feel better to use it. and i feel that a liquid root agent will soak into the plant tissue better than a powder would. after using to rooting agen take a soft brush and paint lightly with honey. Dave Well that sounds like a good plan. I bought several different kinds of cuttings off eBay and I am going to make the best of it. The Hormex liquid looks like a good product. A couple of my cuttings looked like mold was starting so I took the damp paper out of the stored cuttings in the fridge. Honey should take of the mold. Well ,I going order some Hormex and get started. __________________ Mazway Southwestern Virginia zone 7a

martino

Registered:1319860373
Posts: 96

Posted 1355096439	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by Mazway Quote: Originally Posted by petez honey is used to improve striking of cuttings as well <br /><br />Does this mean I wouldn't need to use rooting hormones? If you're also looking at organic rooting hormones, soaking the cuttings with some willow leaves apparently works as willow leaves contain high amounts of root growth hormone. I have never tried this though. I have however use seaweed extract known also to stimulate root growth.

garden_whisperer

Registered:1353347580
Posts: 1,613

Posted 1355099114	Reply with quote #10

i have used willow tea before and it works great but mix it strong. use mainly the small whips as i coll em cut into 4-6 inch parts. 1/3 in a five gal bucket. fill the rest of the bucket with hot water. soak for one day sturring every few hours. after 24 hours ready to use. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

ik2003

Registered:1354234806
Posts: 67

Posted 1355100209	Reply with quote #11

My fig cuttings started to have some mold. I washed them with handsoap and sprayed with garden safe fungicide 3. It is organic and has neem oil as active ingredient. Will post results. Thanks all for your suggestions. __________________ Imran Staten Island, NY Zone 7A eBay Name: ik2187 ------------------------------------- I have: Maltese Beauty, Maltese Falcon, Glacia Negra, Barnisotte Noir, CDDG, CDDN, CDDB, Bordisotte Rosa, Jolly Tiger, Qudsia, Yellow and Red Lebanese, Vasilika Sika, Petite Negra, VDB, RDB, Persian White, Black Madeira, Macool, Noire de Caromb, Excel, Celeste, HC, Dark Portuguese.

Previous Topic | Next Topic