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mresseguie · January 19, 2009

Hi, Judy.

I'm not familiar with the problems you'll experience in Alabama, but that leaf looks as if flea beetles or a similar such critter were snacking on it. Could it be this problem? If it is, there is a powdered clay that does an excellent job of protecting leaves called Kaolin Clay/Powder.

It can be mixed with water in a 50/50 mixture. Shake it up really well in a spray bottle, and spray both sides of all leaves. It'll form a very thin barrier against insects, various diseases, and even sunburn. It is water soluble, so it must be reapplied after each rain or overhead watering. It is organic and safe to ingest.

I hope you find this helpful.

Michael

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January 19, 2009	#5
mresseguie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 159	Hi, Judy. I'm not familiar with the problems you'll experience in Alabama, but that leaf looks as if flea beetles or a similar such critter were snacking on it. Could it be this problem? If it is, there is a powdered clay that does an excellent job of protecting leaves called Kaolin Clay/Powder. It can be mixed with water in a 50/50 mixture. Shake it up really well in a spray bottle, and spray both sides of all leaves. It'll form a very thin barrier against insects, various diseases, and even sunburn. It is water soluble, so it must be reapplied after each rain or overhead watering. It is organic and safe to ingest. I hope you find this helpful. Michael Got compost? __________________ Learning to speak tomato! Got compost?