Hello everyone,
Can anyone give me pointers as to what is wrong with my aubs, they had been growing really well but now 3 of the 8 plants in the cold frame have gone like the picture above.
Should I pull them out sharpish or what?
Thanks,
rbt
(http://www.workbyte.co.uk/aubs.jpg)
The wilted leaves look a bit like spider mite, but not usually a prob if not under glass..... :-\
well the leaves look bad but those flower buds look ok - have they been subjected to a temperature change that was sudden - maybe snip off the bad leaves and see what happens - and examine the leaves carefully for clues
Well they are under a glass light cold frame, wouldnt think they had a sudden fluctuation of temperature as it is fairly well ventilated. Had a rummage around and couldnt see any nasties. It started with one plant about 4 weeks ago and now 3 have it. Including the only plant that has set any fruit. :-\
Mine started to look like yours but possibly a bit yellower!
I have given them a couple of doses of Miracle Gro and they are already picking up - so my guess - and it is a guess is feeding!
Good luck with them!
Old Bird
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At first I thought it was some form of mildew but on doing a google I found this;
http://scarab.msu.montana.edu/HpIPMSearch/Docs/PhomopsisFruitRot-EggplantPepperTomato.pdf (http://scarab.msu.montana.edu/HpIPMSearch/Docs/PhomopsisFruitRot-EggplantPepperTomato.pdf)
Thanks Tee Gee that sort of confirms my worst suspicions. The manner in which it was spreading suggested a 'blight' type disease. I'll try with some copper fungicide.
2008 was going to be the year of the Aubs, oh well!
rbt