I used to put chalk-calcium carbonate in the hole. Same effect but less risk
of burning the plant.
"Robert" wrote in message
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"peebody" wrote in message
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:I have been searching for a product to dip my brassica plants in before
: planting ,as a prevention against clubroot.
:
: My elderly neighbour told me what he used but alas this has been taken
from
: the shelves and is amongst the banned garden chemicals.
:
: Can any newsgroup reader help with an alternative product for this
problem?
:
: Danita

You need to put a part handful of lime in the planting hole, no need for
anything more noxious