We do know of people using compost tea and there are people claiming to have reduced sulfer use, but there are also people who are stating that they have seen no benefit, so the jury is still out. I now Kurt Grace at Sinsky has been using a lot of tea and has been very happy with the results so far.
In response to a separate post, I think it is a little simplistic to say that simply because we have PM in the North Coast, it means that the grape varieties we are growing must be in appropriate for the area. Certainly some varieties are more susceptible and others less (Chardonnay is very suscetible and most reds less). Peter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Allan Balliett Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 11:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: COMPOST TEA was Re: Perry's recnt posts >And sulfer is a way of life out here. Every 10 to 14 days from flowering >through veraison. Powdery mildew is a big problem and sulfer is the only >Organic method that works reliably. > >Peter Peter - Do you know of anyone using Compost tea to control powdery mildew? Do you know of anyone using compost tea and failing to control powdery mildew? Thanks for sharing your information. -Allan
