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Link to “Identifying and Managing Powdery Mildew in Mirlitons”

by | Apr 30, 2012 | Mirliton | 0 comments

I just posted to our FAQ page a comprehensive article on powdery mildew in Mirlitons.  I tried to get it to fit on the blog but apparently blogs are for concise thinkers–that rules me out.  Visit the FAQ page and Garden Blog for new useful information.

Lance Hill, Mirliton.Org

 

Ishreal Thibodeaux Variety Mirliton.  This is the only pure-white mirliton that we know of in the South.

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