Re: Sulfur-based fungicide?

From: Rand Nicholson (writserv@nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: Fri May 08 1998 - 09:30:07 PDT


Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 16:30:07 +0000
From: Rand Nicholson <writserv@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg1564$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Sulfur-based fungicide?


>Regarding Sulfur fungicide, I have heard local farmers claim it reduces
>the soil
>ph. I have not tested it for it's ph value and was wondering if anyone has. I
>purchase my sulfur at a local garden center and I have always use it on rose
>bushes, fruit trees and other yard plants, to control mildew and funguses.
>The
>sulfur I buy is disturbed by dragon and is yellow in color. Hopefully, we are
>all talking about the same material.
> Charles Brewer
> Virginia Beach, Va.

Charles:

As long as you are using it on the bushes and trees, I can see no harm. A
few sprinkles, etc.

In large amounts, it will change the PH of your soil. A little goes a
long way.

Kind Regards,

Rand

Rand Nicholson
New Brunswick
Maritime Canada, Z 5b
<writserv@nbnet.nb.ca>



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