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Old 30-08-2008, 08:31 PM
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Wednesday that is Powdery Mildew. My courgettes and squashes nearly always get it. Our climate doesn't help! Try not to wet the leaves next year when watering (all the rain doesn't help!) and also don't plant too close together.

There isn't anything you can buy to clear it but apparently skimmed milk mixed with 9 parts water and sprayed on the plants can reduce the severity of the infection.
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