What is powdery mildew?  It appears as light grey or white powdery spots that appear on a wide variety of plants.  This common fungus can be easily identified.

Can plants recover from this powdery mildew? Yes, the powdering mildew infections are typically mild.

How do you remove mildew?  By applying a weekly dose of one part milk to the two parts water.

How do you prevent powdery mildew from attacking your plants?  The best way is to keep the plants in dry conditions and high humidity.  Another way to avoid this is plant mildew-resistant plants. Some other remedies are baking soda (one tablespoon combined with liquid soap and water), mouthwash (3 parts water to one part mouthwash).  Milk (one part milk and two to three parts water).  Organic Fungicides are also available.

The most susceptible plants are:  begonias, sun flowers, chrysanthemums, dahlias, roses and zinnias.

The most susceptible fruits and vegetables are:  melons, zucchini, squash, lettuce, cucumbers potatoes, parsley, pumpkins, grapes, peppers, tomatoes and various tree fruits.

Take care of your plants!