RE: [CH] [Re] Daves Private reserve
Mary & Riley (uGuys@ChileGarden.com)
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:44:04 -0700
Just a word of caution on the detergent--I ran out of Insecticidal Soap the
other day so used some liquid laundry detergent. Label said it's great for
plants, so I used it (2 tbsp/gal). Devastated my tomatoes and chiles.
About 50% of the plants lost their leaves, although new ones are forming.
Really set them back.
Looked like the spray dissolved the waxy coating on the leaf. But
concerning that recipe be careful of the soap you use. Store bought
Insecticidal Soap is best. With an untested soap try it on a few leaves or
branches first.
Riley
> Does anybody have any ideas on what to put this stuff on?
>
> You could try putting it on your (less than favorite) co-worker's door
> handle (office or car door) for the ultimate hunan hand, or try
> spraying the
> garden to discourage insects or other vermin.
>
> I thought I'd include my grandpa's homemade insecticide recipe:
> 1 plug chewing tobacco soaked in 1 gallon of water (don't worry about
> TMV, read on).
> 1 cup hot peppers (more wont hurt, I use rejects and my ornamentals
> that are all fire-no flavor).
> 1 cup fresh dill weed tops, stems and seeds.
> 1 cup dish detergent (not dishwasher detergent).
> After soaking the tobacco plug until it breaks apart, add the
> peppers and
> dill. Bring to a full rolling boil to kill any diseases or viruses that
> might be in the mixture. Boil for about 5 or 10 minutes. Cool
> well, then
> strain through cheese cloth and add dish soap, shaking gently to mix.
> Store in gallon jug, and dilute 4:1 before use.
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