Plants & Problem-solving – Sage/Treating Powdery Mildew Naturally

On December 19, 2015December 18, 2015 By TimelessladyIn Plants, Problem-Solving

I love cooking with fresh herbs. I have several on my windowsill at the ready for use in my favorite recipes.

Recently, I was shocked to find my sage plant covered with powdery mildew. How did this happen so fast? While researching, I read mildew is spread by water. Oh no! In an attempt to keep the plant spider mite free I had sprayed with water. I should have used a solution of chamomile tea, a natural fungicide, when I sprayed the sage.

The affected leaves could not be saved. Drastic measures needed to be taken.

I plucked away all the spotted leaves and discarded them, leaving what I hope are mildew-free leaves. I will check the plant daily, and if I find the same problem I will try a spray of chamomile. Placing the sage alongside a rotary fan will help with quicker drying time. If the plant is still diseased I will be forced to discard it and try again. In the meantime, I must remember to keep it in “plant quarantine.”

8 thoughts on “Plants & Problem-solving – Sage/Treating Powdery Mildew Naturally”

susieshy45

OMG- hard times here. Thanks for sharing though I must admire your perseverance to continue gardening when the weather is not conducive to plants.
Susie

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December 19, 2015 at 12:05 am Reply
1. Timelesslady
  
  I bring so many plants in, I sometimes wonder why I do it, but then in the Spring, when I don’t have to replace them with smaller plants that cost a fortune, I am GLAD I did it. I hope you have a wonderful day my friend. 🙂
  
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  December 19, 2015 at 7:57 am Reply
  1. susieshy45
    
    Also, it is a way of conserving resources in these hard times. Recycling and making use of all we have to their limits- is good practice. Keep it up my friend.
    
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    December 19, 2015 at 8:12 am Reply
    1. Timelesslady
      
      Thanks Susie! 🙂
      
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      December 19, 2015 at 8:19 am Reply
Kalamain

I have been pointed to the fact that a little milk mixed with water can help with mildew.
Now, I have to admit that I have yet to use it so I would really do some reading up before you use it!

Good luck.

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December 19, 2015 at 5:16 am Reply
1. Timelesslady
  
  Thanks, so far there is no mildew on the remaining leaves. Hopefully, it won’t return.
  
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  December 19, 2015 at 7:56 am Reply
JoAnna

I didn’t know that about chamomile! Thanks for this practical post!

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December 20, 2015 at 12:09 am Reply
1. Timelesslady
  
  Thanks for stopping by JoAnna. My blog is a mix of practical and totally impractical…and I guess it pretty well represents my life. Thanks also for the comment. It’s appreciated! 🙂
  
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  December 20, 2015 at 6:36 am Reply