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Old 06-04-2003, 06:09 PM
CK
 
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Default Viburnum tinus disease/blue 'eggs'

Hi there,
Just to let you know that the tiny 'blue eggs' are almost certainly something called
SusConGreen.
It is only available to the horticultural trade, and is a slow-release chemical used
to kill vine weevil grubs, and to prevent further infestation for 12-18 months.
There are some species that it can't be used for, including anything edible.
It is mixed thinly into the compost before the plants are potted up or potted on.
You will often see it in the pots of container grown plants bought at garden centres,
if you do what you should always do, and look at the rootball before buying ANY plant
from ANYWHERE, however reputable!!
I am always amazed how few people do so.
Regards,
Chris King in Somerset.


"John Martin" wrote in message
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| Spherical? Cream coloured? distributed individually through the compost?
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| Fear not! It is Slow release fertilizer!
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| No - I know what they look like! The 'eggs' are slightly ovoid.
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| It's actually the blue 'eggs' that I really can't fathom...
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