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Re: Disease Prevention Tip - Stop Spraying!

Paul, thank you so much for this information. I am struggling with raising roses, both HT's and Antiques in a very hot and humid climate. The only time I have had to spray is for chili thrips, other than that I NEVER spray. My antiques are huge and covered in bloom, my HT's are very different. They never achieve the size of plants which are regularly sprayed with all the chemicals and I have seriously thought of pulling them all out. After reading your advice on spraying I will persevere and hope they are just building an immune system!

posted: 7:26 am on November 1st