Joe Gardener Selects GreenCure(R) Fungicide as One of His 'Best of The Must-Haves' for 2007

GreenCure(R) fungicide has been selected as one of the "Best of The Must-Haves" for 2007 by Joe Lamp'l, nationally syndicated garden columnist, and host of PBS's GardenSMART television show. GreenCure(R) is a potassium bicarbonate based plant fungicide that is filling a growing consumer demand for organic gardening products. GreenCure(R) is highly effective in controlling 25 different plant diseases including powdery-mildew (http://www.greencure.net/plant_diseases.asp), black spot, anthracnose, rust and blights.

Johnson City, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Each year, Mr. Lamp'l, who is better know as "Joe Gardener", researches and tests dozens of new garden products and selects a few of the products that he considers the "Best of The Must Haves" for gardening. After using GreenCure(R) last year, he decided that it was a superior fungicide for a number of reasons and selected it for 2007.

"We've seen GreenCure (http://www.greencure.net/what_is_greencure.asp) at work, effectively treating and curing plant diseases," says Joe of his own field trials. In addition to Joe's testing, GreenCure(R) has been independently evaluated in more than 200 university trials in which it has been proven to be as good or better than traditional chemical fungicides. Plus it has been used successfully for more than 9 years in large-scale organic agriculture.

The proven track record and the fact that GreenCure(R) can be used in organic gardening really peaked Joe's interest, "An innovative product this safe and effective always gets our attention. It's what we look for when deciding what makes our elite list. GreenCure(R) delivers with flying colors, which is why we named it a Best of The Must-Haves for 2007," said Joe. http://www.joegardener.com

Developed by retired Cornell University professor and plant pathologist, Dr. Ken Horst, the patented GreenCure(R) formula uses potassium bicarbonate combined with two surfactants that spread and stick the solution to plant surfaces. Potassium bicarbonate, which is a common ingredient in food products, has been found to be an effective fungicide. "It causes rapid dehydration, and the cellular walls of spores collapse," says Dr. Horst.

Not only is GreenCure(R) a powerful fungicide, it meets the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) standards for use in organic gardening. According to research commissioned by the Garden Writers Association, nearly 25% of gardeners now use only "organic" pesticides or fungicides, GreenCure(R) fills a growing niche' in the market. "Fruits and vegetables can be harvested within an hour of spraying," says Horst. Joe Gardener adds, "As pro-active gardeners, we believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For years, organic gardeners have fought to prevent the onslaught of powdery mildew and other plant diseases with organic alternative methods. Enter GreenCure(R)!"

This is welcome news to gardeners such as Stan Griep, first vice-president of the Loveland

Rose Society in Loveland, Colorado. "I have to tell you I like this product just as much as I thought that I would," said Griep, an ARS (American Rose Society) Certified Consulting Rosarian. "I found that using it at the preventative rate allowed me to go an entire season without any Powdery Mildew or Black Spot problems! I also used GreenCure(R) on my mother's roses that I help her tend to. Powdery Mildew had set in on several of her roses. While that was unfortunate, it gave me a great opportunity to really put GreenCure(R) to the test. Using GreenCure(R) at the cure rate took care of the situation in short order."

GreenCure(R) is quickly becoming a favorite of serious gardeners. "Rosarians, master gardeners and organic gardeners are really leading the way," says Pete Yeager, President of GreenCure Solutions. "Their deep knowledge of gardening helps them to quickly understand the value and advantages of GreenCure(R). It's really gratifying when we hear from avid gardeners because you know they've tried many products over the years and they really like GreenCure(R)."

GreenCure(R) is a powder concentrate that is mixed with water and sprayed. This EPA registered product is labeled for use on 25 different plant diseases and more than 150 types of plants, including roses, ornamentals, house plants, fruit, nut trees, and turf. GreenCure(R) is very effective in controlling powdery mildew and other plant diseases on pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and other garden vegetables. GreenCure(R) is available in many independent garden centers or on the Internet through a number of catalogs and online garden centers.

For more information, or to find a local retailer or online store, log on to http://www.greencure.net , or call 607.797.0668.

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