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Jul 17, 2019 1:33 PM CST
Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.
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Many gardeners get some leaf spot. It is easily spread. I'd trim back the leaves that are affected - dispose the leaves in bags, not in the compost. Some advise dipping the shears or scissors in rubbing alcohol after each cut. Then you can use a fungicide. Since we're avoiding toxic chemicals that aren't good for the earth, I'm going to try a natural product called Neem oil, which is mixed with water and a bit of detergent for sticking power. Since overhead watering may spread the leaf spot, we're also working up to installing a drip system that avoids the leaves. Our occasional spotting isn't as bad as yours, however. Good luck.

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