Problem?

[Gemizzel]

Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my honeysuckle? What do I need to do to get rid of what looks like mould
Thanks


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[Bill HH]

It looks like mildew to me, its a pain, Google for mildew cures, there are lots of them, spraying with a solution of skimmed milk, baking soda etc. None of them work very well but do help.

[Gemizzel]

Thank you. What causes it?


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[Bill HH]

Spores of mildew floating in the air, its gets worse in damp conditions so it helps not to wet the leaves (except for spraying). I have it so bad on my patch that I have to select the more resistant varieties. it wiped out all my peas and courgettes last year. I found the skimmed milk helped more than the baking soda. About 100mm to a litre. All these cure act by raising the PH level of the leaf surface which discourages the mildew mould.

[Gemizzel]

Thank you, very helpful.
Hope it doesn't get worse will spray with milk solution and hope for the best


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[WendyC]

It's caused by dryness at the roots so a good water and mulch might help.