[nafex] Fungal attributes of Surround

["Michael Phillips" <mphil@together.net>]

I saw in the latest issue of Mother Earth News a nicely-written blurb by
Doreen about the Surround spray titled "Ghostly Clay a Savior in the
Orchard." One thing that caught my attention about this kaolin clay spray
this time around was its being effective for fungus. Supposedly the fine
clay particles "act as an alkaline barrier to fungal spores." The assertion
is made that Surround specifically suppresses Cedar Apple Rust disease. Does
anyone else have knowledge of this?  I always understood the acidic reaction
of sulfur gave that material it's short-term antifungal abilities. An
alkaline argument on behalf of Surround seems counter to the mode of action
of sulfur. Up till now the Engelhard people (who manufacture Surround) have
made no specific disease claims about this product.

In the spirit of always wanting to learn more,
Michael

Michael Phillips
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Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs
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