: of, relating to, or applied to leaves
foliar sprays
foliar diseases
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Just be realistic about expectations and don’t waste time trying to control the foliar diseases.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2022
Use liquid fertilizer as a quick fix foliar spray for plants showing signs of nutrient deficiency.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
Sanitation is an effective control for most foliar diseases.
—oregonlive, 28 May 2022
There’s more information in the article, but there’s only one chemical treatment available for home use, Organocide Plant Doctor at 2 to 6 teaspoons/gal water as a foliar spray; and it is not labeled as very effective.
—oregonlive, 24 Apr. 2022
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2022
Use liquid fertilizer as a quick fix foliar spray for plants showing signs of nutrient deficiency.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2022
Sanitation is an effective control for most foliar diseases.
—oregonlive, 28 May 2022
There’s more information in the article, but there’s only one chemical treatment available for home use, Organocide Plant Doctor at 2 to 6 teaspoons/gal water as a foliar spray; and it is not labeled as very effective.
—oregonlive, 24 Apr. 2022
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“Foliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliar. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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