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[email protected] · 22-04-2010, 06:52 PM posted to triangle.gardens

On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:02:01 +0000 (UTC),
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On Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:48:09 -0400 in wrote:

I sent a photo to the Master Gardeners' Program and got an immediate
phone reply: We don't know what this is, but it looks bad and you
should report it to the Wake Co. Extension. I just uploaded photos to
that site.

I can't identify it either, but with the picture I know what to
look for at other Lowes stores.

Be ready to drop off plant and "soil" samples at the NCDA facilities off
of Reedy Creek Rd.

Worst case: I have to replace everything: plants, pots, and soil.

Worst case it affects more than the nightshade family and it's
a problem for the rural areas where gardeners may buy eggplant,
tomato, and pepper plants.

I went back to the Lowe's on Barton Grove Rd. in Raleigh and readily
found dozens like mine on the shelves. I spoke to the lady who
represented herself as the resident expert on plant diseases and she
said it was just lack of water. BULLSHIT!

I'm waiting for a reply from the extension before I do anything more.