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How to Naturally Combat Powdery Mildew
Anyone working with plants in a given setting or industry knows the devastating effects of the worldwide plant disease, powdery mildew, on plant leaves, buds, young shoots, fruits, and flowers. Hundreds of species of vines, shrubs, crops, and weeds are also affected by this fungal species.
It’s aptly named because of a powdery growth that can be seen on plant surfaces. This white, powdery appearance is due to microscopic wind-borne fungal spores (conidia) that do not need water to germinate or infect organic matter. This fungal disease causes growth distortion and a yield that is significantly lower than with healthy crops.
Plants most affected by powdery mildew are ones planted in shady, poorly aerated spaces or an area that has been overplanted and is crowded. The spores live primarily on plants - but can also survive in soil, mulch, or compost. The spores are spread by wind, insects, or direct contact with infected plants.
Several organic treatments have been proven to be effective against powdery mildew like baking soda solutions. There is, however, a much more convenient, effective, and 100% natural solution to combating powdery mildew; Hypochlorous Acid.
It’s aptly named because of a powdery growth that can be seen on plant surfaces. This white, powdery appearance is due to microscopic wind-borne fungal spores (conidia) that do not need water to germinate or infect organic matter. This fungal disease causes growth distortion and a yield that is significantly lower than with healthy crops.
Plants most affected by powdery mildew are ones planted in shady, poorly aerated spaces or an area that has been overplanted and is crowded. The spores live primarily on plants - but can also survive in soil, mulch, or compost. The spores are spread by wind, insects, or direct contact with infected plants.
Several organic treatments have been proven to be effective against powdery mildew like baking soda solutions. There is, however, a much more convenient, effective, and 100% natural solution to combating powdery mildew; Hypochlorous Acid.
Hypochlorous Acid is a powerful Oxychloro compound that exists in electrolysed water with a pH range between 5-7. This compound is recognized as “Nature’s Disinfectant” since it is naturally produced in all mammalian neutrophils (White blood cells within your innate immune system).
Hypochlorous Acid is a powerful broad-spectrum biocide that also has several other incredible benefits:
- 100% natural, biodegradable and eco-friendly
- Halal and safe to use in organic settings
- Completely non-toxic and leaves no harmful residuals
- Food Grade (FDA classified it as Generally Recognized As Safe) and doesn’t require rinsing after use
- Medical Grade (Kills 99.999% of bacteria, spores, and germs)
- Free from dangerous chemicals such as alcohol, ammonia, bleach, sulphates, fragrances, and pesticides.
SanOT has created San-O-Agri Hypochlorous Acid Solutions to disinfect and protect all possible agricultural functions for business and private growing needs. San-O-Agri is more than just a medical grade disinfectant, but is also certified as Halaal (by the MJCHT) and is an accredited food-grade disinfectant under SABS SANS1853 standards. This incredible product has also undergone extensive laboratory tests to prove it is an effective broad spectrum microbicide :
Sterilising contaminated equipment with San-O-Agri Hypochlorous Acid Solution can also prevent or reduce the spread of the disease.
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