Powdery mildew of the sage

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  Powdery mildew or white sickness is a cryptogamic disease, that is of fungal origin, which can affect sage plants and occurs on the leaves. This is the most frequent pathology among those that can affect this aromatic herb and occurs in particular with mild temperatures and high humidity. It is a very simple disease to identify: because the white patches that are seen on the leaves of the sage are very characteristic. A reader of Orto Da Coltivare, Barbara, asks me exactly what her plant can have, describing the symptoms of powdery mildew. I answer publicly because I think it may be useful for many to know how to defend themselves from this problem with natural methods and above all how to prevent it. Recognizing powdery mildew on sage Those who cultivate the vegetable garden will already know powdery mildew because it is a frequent pathology also on other cultivated plants, in particular on pumpkin and courgette. Powdery mildew is also called white sickness precisely because it work

Apple punch and thyme

This non-alcoholic thyme and apple punch, scented with ginger, cinnamon and star anise, warm the whole family. Ideal after skiing.

Ingredients

Apple punch- Beverage For 4 cup of 2 l

20 g of ginger
5 l of water
1/2 cinnamon stick
1-star anise
1 lemon-thyme tea bag
4 l of apple juice
½ small apple

How to proceed

Preparation:
ca. 15 minutes

Peel the ginger and cut it into slices. Bring the water to a boil with the lid on. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the slices of ginger, the cinnamon stick, the star anise and the tea bag and leave to infuse for approx. 5 minutes. Pour in the apple juice and mix. Wash the apple, remove the core and cut it into 8 slices. Reheat the punch and pour it into the cups. Decorate with apple slices or dip the slices in the drink and serve.

Apple punch

Note for celiacs or gluten sensitive

Always check that the ingredients you use for the preparation of your recipes are suitable for coeliacs and people sensitive to gluten. Check the barred ear, the presence on the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) or the indications on the manufacturer’s label.

Note for lactose intolerant

From the ministerial note: The word “delactosate” has been eliminated, as previously associated with the word “dietetic”. The term lactose-free may be used instead for dairy products and for milk with a lactose content of less than 0.1 g per 100 g or ml

Note for nickel intolerance

Whether you are intolerant to food nickel, allergic to contact nickel or have been diagnosed with you SNAS there is no definitive cure and there is no way to eliminate this metal from a person’s life. To alleviate the symptoms it is necessary to follow a low nickel rotating diet and observe all the rules relating to cosmetics, detergents, pots and pans, suitable clothing etc.


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