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Clayton, Ohio, USA

I've got a pile of last year's (2007)semi-composted old prunings, vines,grass clippings and other garden waste. Is it a good idea to till this back in to my patch this spring or am I asking for disease trouble if I do? What do you do with your old vines,prunings and pumps? Would like to hear from successful growers. Thanks in advance.

2/17/2008 1:11:36 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

If your vines weren't diseased last year they should be OK. If you did see Fusarium (or similar) then the debris should be properly composted to 130*F. Powdery Mildew spores from last year may be ignored. They do not live over winter.

2/17/2008 7:51:06 PM