[Terrapreta] Wood vinegar pesticide

[Gerald Van Koeverden]

It wasn't a typo, at least on my part.  Note that it is watered on,  
as opposed to the higher concentrations being sprayed.

I would suggest using a pump sprayer if you are doing more then a few  
pots.

Gerrit

On 31-Jul-07, at 1:14 AM, Jeff Davis wrote:

> Dear Gerrit and All,
>
> I was just wondering if in #3 1:1500 was a typo. Maybe 1:150?
>
> Second question: I've been using a disscarded plastic spray bottle.  
> I like the
> fine mist but my...... it's hard on the index finger to keep  
> pumping it.
> Should I be using one of those pump up sprayers (steel can with  
> hose and
> wand) (course spray) or something else?
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
> Gerrit wrote:
>> I've translated some of the pesticide uses of wood vinegar from the
>> Thai language on the A.T.A. web site:
>>
>> 1.  for fungus (mildew?) on tomatoes and cucumbers, spray at a
>> concentration of 1:200
>> 2.  for tomato root rot, water base of plant at concentration of  
>> 1:200
>> 3. for cabbage, to repel insects, use concentration of 1:1500 in
>> watering can
>> 4. for corn, to repel insects, spray 1:300 concentration
>
>
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