One of the key reasons why humans get sick is because of stress. Did you also know that plants that are stressed can also become diseased and die? What are the reasons that cause stress? What do you do when your plants get sick?
Stress is a key factor in plant disease too!
It is very easy for pathogens to be spread to your plants whether it is from animals, insects, infected plants, wind, water even other humans! Insects can also carry diseases that can affect plant health. Herbicides and overuse of them are especially key factors resulting in plant disease.
This is an example of powdery mildew on zucchini.
Other problems, such as powdery mildew, for example, are not easy to remedy but may be a symptom of what is wrong with your soil. Sometimes diseases and disorders can be challenging to identify. When you are unsure of a problem, take a sample to your local extension center. Just remember, before you spend money or take any kind of action, there are steps you can take that may provide the right solution.
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In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Horticultural expert, John Peter Thompson, who is President of the National Agricultural Research Alliance. John Peter will discuss alternatives and prevention methods to make your garden look like the Victory Garden!
Should be a great show. Stress is a major health factor and too much definitely compromises your body and immune system. Thanks for sharing.
As a coach for people who suffer from stress, I know how it can shrivel them up and burn them out. It is really the DIS-EASE which is caused by energy blockages in the meridian system that is at the cause of that dis-ease. I do not know much about plants, so look forward to learning about it. What I did notice is that plants die around people who are depressed. Interesting, huh?
Stressed plants, huh? I guess that’s why my garden didn’t do so well last year with the kids “helping” me so much? LOL They were constantly try to help weed or pick the produce too soon. We have chickens, and they are better “helpers” at keeping bugs and other stuff at bay so we don’t have to use pesticides. But my own two little “pests” (the cutest ones) are another issue.
Thanks , I’ve just been searching for information about this topic for ages and yours is the best I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?