mildew

[bluebellParticipant]

I have mildew on my lambs lettuce, caused I think by the dry spell in sept/oct, which I thought would clear up as they grwe on, however ti does not appear to be doing so. Im wondering if I should take off some of the worst affected leaves in the hope that new ones coming through will be mildew free?

Charles – hope that the RHS show was a big success?

[charlesModerator]

Lambs lettuce does not like dry conditions, so that did cause the mildew. It sounds bad enough that you need to cut or clear the worst of the damage,, a long job. 

In future you could either sow a week or two later, or keep it watered. I sowed late (Pusar on Sep  6th) and its small but healthy. I was sent a pic from the Lake District of some huge and healthy lambs lettuce, helped I imagine by the extra moisture up there.

The show was good thanks, lots of keen gardeners, people loved the huge and beautiful sugarloaf chicory and Filderkraut cabbage.

[bluebellParticipant]

I did sow a little early this year as last year I was a bit late – so over compensated! Also during the dry spell I was particually busy at work so had difficulty getting to the plot to water. One of the down sides of being employed.

Glad RHS show went well – hope youa re able to plan a little down time this week as you appear to have been doing a lot of ‘globe trotting’ lately.

[bluebellParticipant]

Pleased to report that having neglected to find time to remove leaves, this weeks frost and rain appears to have done the trick for me

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