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... spray so as not to injure the plants by covering the leaves with mud . Be especially careful if the plants are wilted . ESTABLISHING THE CROP PLANTS After transplanting the seedlings , leave them in the growing flats or pots until good ...
... spray so as not to injure the plants by covering the leaves with mud . Be especially careful if the plants are wilted . ESTABLISHING THE CROP PLANTS After transplanting the seedlings , leave them in the growing flats or pots until good ...
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... spray that spatters soil on the plants . Plant losses can be reduced by using water sparingly . Apply it as a fine mist , as a slow stream from a hose , or by subirrigation to avoid spattering soil on the leaves . Rosette Rosette causes ...
... spray that spatters soil on the plants . Plant losses can be reduced by using water sparingly . Apply it as a fine mist , as a slow stream from a hose , or by subirrigation to avoid spattering soil on the leaves . Rosette Rosette causes ...
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... sprays or dusts . Many insecticides can be absorbed directly through the skin in hazardous quantities . In applying them , try to keep them off your skin and away from your eyes , nose , and mouth . When you have finished using them ...
... sprays or dusts . Many insecticides can be absorbed directly through the skin in hazardous quantities . In applying them , try to keep them off your skin and away from your eyes , nose , and mouth . When you have finished using them ...
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... sprays . Use 1 pound of malathion per 100 gallons of water . Nicotine sulfate is also effective when applied to the foliage in a spray containing 1 quart of the 40 - percent solution per 100 gallons of water . Caterpillars The ...
... sprays . Use 1 pound of malathion per 100 gallons of water . Nicotine sulfate is also effective when applied to the foliage in a spray containing 1 quart of the 40 - percent solution per 100 gallons of water . Caterpillars The ...
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