[AG] Petunias

[Dawn G Kazmer]

When I have a problem like yours, I change the plant..... crop rotation. 
  Your soil has become infected or even deficient in some micronutrient
that petunias need.    By using a different plant you'll starve the
infecting micro organism or use different micronutrients.     Try sweet
peas in the cool weather to improve the soil.   You have ample evidence
that petunias are unsuccessful in that spot.    Geraniums, calendula,
annual poppies, marigolds, pansies, English daisies are common cool
weather plants to consider.      Vinca, cosmos, zinnia, sunflowers (there
are some shorter & double ones)  are possible hot weather ones.

On Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:56:25 -0700 (MST) Efamlie@aol.com writes:
>arid_gardener
>Hello. Every fall I plant two flower beds with petunias. Have never 
>had a problem with them before..always beautiful! This year am having 
>a horrible time with them. The plants slowly develop a "wilt"...then 
>die. I have removed dead petunias and replanted (am on third 
>planting)! Have purchased different petunias from different 
>nurserys--thinking it could be diseased product (?).  What is going 
>on....HELP!  Thanks so much..anxiously awaiting your reply. 
>Sincerely, Mary
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