Pencil Donda Sapling (Ivy Gourd Shoot)

Description

This is our 4th year of procuring Desi Ivy Gourd Shoot (Pencil Donda Sapling) from our farmers and are very proud that many members had a pleasant growing experience, albeit battling pests/diseases that affect it during and after flowering stage. Subsequently, we had addressed many problems affecting Ivy Gourd/Donda through our Plant Doctor service, where our expert suggestions are shared with concerned members on WhatsApp.

Most Common Pests/Diseases Affecting Ivy Gourd/Donda are:

1. Powdery Mildew
   We all hate this fungus, don’t we? It affects most of our Gourds and flowering plants, with the fungus spores feeding on top of the leaves giving a ‘powdery’ texture. Powdery Mildew spreads quickly with the change of season and morning dew. 

   
   How To Control Powdery Mildew in Natural Farming?
   
   – Tending to your plants regularly is key. We strongly advise all members to be on constant lookout especially during change of season.
   – Mix 1tbsp Baking Soda in 1ltr water and spray on all your plants affected with Mildew. After 3-4 days, mix 1 cup of Raw Milk in 6 cups of water and repeat the same.
   – Regular dusting with Cowdung Ash helps deter spreading of fungal spores.
   – Accumulation of dust on leaves exasperates your plant’s vulnerabilities further. It is a best practice to water off dust.

2. Aphids
   The Bad & The Ugly! No Good comes from Aphids.. never. They are a conduit to actual gigantic menace. The age old verse of “Death by Thousand Cuts” 
3. Caterpillar
4. Viral
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