Using Milk for Plant Mildews
Most recently, a spray made of 40% milk and 60% water was as effective as chemical fungicides in managing powdery mildew of pumpkins and cucumbers grown in mildew-prone Connecticut.
How do you treat powdery mildew with milk?
Instructions
- Fill a Spray Bottle. Most experts advise using a mixture with a 40/60 ratio of milk to water. ...
- Spray the Plants. Spray the milk solution onto the plants, lightly coating all surfaces. ...
- Repeat. Reapply the milk treatment every 10 to 14 days.
Is milk good for powdery mildew?
Researchers in Bazil found that weekly sprays of milk controlled powdery mildew in zucchini just as effectively as synthetic fungicides. They also found that milk acted as a foliar fertilizer, boosting the plant's immune systems. A concentration of 10-30% significantly reduced the severity of powdery mildew by 90%.
