Powdery mildew - prevent and contain
In principle, plant varieties susceptible to powdery mildew should not be planted too close to each other and should be cut regularly so that good ventilation of all parts of the plant is ensured. While downy mildew is favored by permanently moist site conditions, powdery mildew can spread particularly well on dry and warm days. Infested parts of the plant should be removed and disposed of as quickly as possible; this measure can sometimes also work well with an already pending one Cut back be combined.
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Natural remedies for powdery mildew
In order to combat powdery mildew infestation that is still in the early stages with the most natural means possible, the branches and leaves can be treated with the following sprays:
- Mixture of one part milk and five parts water
- Baking powder solution: A packet of baking powder dissolved in three liters of water and a little rapeseed oil
- Field horsetail solution
Tips
If your goji berry is infected with powdery mildew, you should no longer use the leaves for consumption (as is common in some countries). But you can usually still get ripe berries to harvest and to process, unless you, as an allergy sufferer, are particularly sensitive to mold and corresponding allergic reactions are to be expected.