On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 tony newton wrote:

Btw there are plans to ban mancozeb (vital part of dithane) in the EU
from 2009. With our weather we wouldn't stand a chance with toms and
spuds. Please consider writing to MP's, Defra, etc. I don't like
chemicals and this is the only one I use, for a reason.

Dithane is the only chemical that seems to prevent powdery mildew on
vines!

David

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David Rance writing from Caversham, Reading, UK
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