I planted some hollyhock seeds this spring, and the leaves have rust on them. Should I just pull them out, or wait until they flower next year, or is there a solution, preferably organic? I've never grown them before. Thanks
Rust is a fungus spread by airborne spores, so perhaps using a fungicide would help. Maybe that'll get rid of the disease?
Hi Flower, Greenleaf is correct that a fungicide will help, but sanitation is also VERY important. Basically if you have hollyhocks, you will have rust. Here's some helpful links. http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-2-28-788,00.html http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmext/publications/gardendisease/gd26.htm Newt
