Trichoderma versus Verticillium/Fusarium

[z_willus_d]

Hi Beeman, I just read through this thread. Without having previously encountered it, I've come to use a mix of Actinovate, MycoGrow, and Biota-Max (actually need to get more of this), as a soil drench when I plant out. I'd never heard of the products you mentioned at the fore of this thread. It doesn't seem you ever reported back on the ultimate results of your experiments, nor any others who posted. I'm curious what your final conclusions were? Also, any year to year variance?

Thanks,
Naysen

[beeman]

Originally Posted by z_willus_d

Hi Beeman, I just read through this thread. Without having previously encountered it, I've come to use a mix of Actinovate, MycoGrow, and Biota-Max (actually need to get more of this), as a soil drench when I plant out. I'd never heard of the products you mentioned at the fore of this thread. It doesn't seem you ever reported back on the ultimate results of your experiments, nor any others who posted. I'm curious what your final conclusions were? Also, any year to year variance?Thanks,Naysen

You missed the amideutch post with the link to http://www.tandjenterprises.com where the products I tested came from.
I found out last year I have much bigger problems, I have Corky Root rot in my garden which later that year destroyed my crops. I will be putting up a post regarding that soon.

[z_willus_d]

Beeman, I've probably read through Ami's post sometime in the past. I used his posts to arrive at my current inoculation regime. I'm very sorry to hear about your root rot issue. I wonder if grafting might help fight against susceptibility there.

Good luck.
-naysen

[beeman]

Originally Posted by z_willus_d

Beeman, I've probably read through Ami's post sometime in the past. I used his posts to arrive at my current inoculation regime. I'm very sorry to hear about your root rot issue. I wonder if grafting might help fight against susceptibility there.Good luck.-naysen

It might, but I'm in Ontario and don't have such exotic stuff. Interesting idea!

[z_willus_d]

Take a look at this thread. A lot of us tyros are hard at work in grafting tomato vines. It doesn't really require any special equipment. What it does take is time and a willingness to accept failure, as you can expect plenty on your first attempts.
-naysen

http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=26079

[beeman]

Originally Posted by z_willus_d

Take a look at this thread. A lot of us tyros are hard at work in grafting tomato vines. It doesn't really require any special equipment. What it does take is time and a willingness to accept failure, as you can expect plenty on your first attempts.
-naysen
http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=26079

Good one! Certainly worth a good read. I had rejected the idea, thinking you had to buy root stock already growing. Now with this information if I can buy the seed, changes my whole perspective. Too late for this year, but worth next years consideration.
Thanks.

[z_willus_d]

Beeman, glad you're in to it. Please post with any questions, or feel free to PM me. There's a whole lot of us getting into this grafting this year, so they'll be no dearth of information and anecdotal lessons to pass on to the next generation of grafters.
-naysen

[b54red]

Grafting is my last best hope for dealing with my soil borne diseases of fusarium and bacterial wilt. I've tried everything else but steam fumigation and chemical fumigation to no avail.
I am trying grafting plants this year and keeping my fingers crossed.

Bill