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Middle TN

Im finding quite a bit of condensation inside the hoop every morning and on the leaves which makes me worry about powdery mildew developing. Im wondering if I run a small fan at night would that help keep the condensation off the leaves? Or would it chill the plant? Bad idea or worth a shot?
Tammy

4/22/2010 2:22:55 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

It's too early for PM but keeping the seedling dry is still a good idea.

4/22/2010 2:26:05 PM

Middle TN

Thanks Tremor, so running a fan at night wouldnt hurt the seedling?

I didnt know it was too early for PM, PM ended my season last year so Im determined to do all I can to avoid it this year. I know moisture on the leaves is a bad bad thing, I learned the hard way :(
Tammy

4/22/2010 2:49:57 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

A gentle flow of air will make a stockier plant. I start late here and place the seedlings outdoors right away. Hence we get into the ground sooner than most.

4/22/2010 3:26:22 PM

Sacramento, Ca

Too early for powdery mildew would be relative to what zone you are in. I am getting PM on my roses right now. Lots of cold, wet weather here.

4/22/2010 4:13:30 PM