Comments on: Just Checkin’ In http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/ The trials and tribulations of one Kentucky gardener... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:56:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: JR http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/comment-page-1/#comment-41813 JR Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:31:50 +0000 http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/#comment-41813 Thanks for the reply, Kerry. Two or three of the newer, smaller leaves are partially destroyed (with only half a leaf remaining). All the big ones are totally intact, but they are developing the brown stains like those in your picture. I just don't know if I am underwatering, overwatering, or if there is an insect or what. It has been overcast and humid the past 6-7 days where I live, with very sparse sunshine. Could that cause leaf rust? I would hate to have to spray anything. Thanks again. Thanks for the reply, Kerry.

Two or three of the newer, smaller leaves are partially destroyed (with only half a leaf remaining). All the big ones are totally intact, but they are developing the brown stains like those in your picture. I just don’t know if I am underwatering, overwatering, or if there is an insect or what.

It has been overcast and humid the past 6-7 days where I live, with very sparse sunshine. Could that cause leaf rust?

I would hate to have to spray anything.

Thanks again.

]]> By: kerry http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/comment-page-1/#comment-41786 kerry Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/#comment-41786 Hi JR The spots ended up being fig rust. A weekly spray with the organic fungicide, Serenade did the trick. It has been so dry this year the rust (or powdery mildew) hasn't been a problem, I don't remember holes though. The leaves would yellow and drop before it got to that point. Have you seen any insect activity? Not sure where you live or what would be causing the problem as I've never had it here. Perhaps a sticky trap or two on the tree might trap the culprit. Hi JR
The spots ended up being fig rust. A weekly spray with the organic fungicide, Serenade did the trick. It has been so dry this year the rust (or powdery mildew) hasn’t been a problem, I don’t remember holes though. The leaves would yellow and drop before it got to that point. Have you seen any insect activity? Not sure where you live or what would be causing the problem as I’ve never had it here. Perhaps a sticky trap or two on the tree might trap the culprit.

]]> By: JR http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/comment-page-1/#comment-41744 JR Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:28:38 +0000 http://www.kerrysgarden.us/2007/07/04/just-checkin-in/#comment-41744 Hello. I saw your fig leaf picture with the brown spots on them (posted a while back). Did you figure out what was causing the spotting? My trees are getting the same thing, and some leaves are also getting holes in them. Thanks. JR Hello. I saw your fig leaf picture with the brown spots on them (posted a while back). Did you figure out what was causing the spotting? My trees are getting the same thing, and some leaves are also getting holes in them.

Thanks.
JR

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