Martha:
I wont adress fungus treatments, but root rot treatment is best treated by preventing it! That is watch your watering procedures and don't use heavy soils. Here is my watering procedures, which I feel will prevent root rot...


Place a tooth pick or bamboo skewer into the soil (known as the Michael Persiano Pick) and do not water until the pick comes out almost damp to dry. Do not water a tree on a schedule. there are too many variables in when a tree needs watering.



Watering technique is very much related to the environmental conditions and placement of your tree. Michael Persiano has provided a time proven technique for determining when your tree requires water. The basic watering technique itself is this; first wet the surface of the 'soil'. This allows you to control the intensity and avoid the washing out that a heavier stream of water may cause. The purpose of this initial watering is to break the surface tension which tends to keep the water from penetrating down to the roots and deeper soil.



Once you have completed this initial watering, wait about 10 to 15 minute interval and then water again. You should water on to the soil until you see water spreading out under the pot. If you have the time wait another interval and water for the third time!



Good luck, and read some of the archives on soil mixtures...



Carl L. Rosner


Martha Fifield wrote:
With all this talk about funguses such as rust and root rot, I want to ask for organic alternatives for treatment. I have many butterflies in my garden and want to protect them and their caterpillars. Is there a safe and organic treatment someone can suggest for treating funguses such as rust and root rot, etc.?
Thanks!
Martha



Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7

www.carlrosner.com
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