Over time, we have come to learn the downfalls of using synthetic pesticides.
Using neem oil in your gardens is an environment-friendly way to bid goodbye to many garden pests on both indoor and outdoor plants. However, the key is to use neem oil correctly. If not used right, It can bring harm to certain plants.
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You can purchase neem oil solutions from markets, but they may be less potent and effective than homemade versions. In this blog, we’ll tell you how to prepare and use neem oil mixture against certain insects and pests to help your plants thrive.
Neem oil is the oil extracted primarily from the seeds or leaves of the neem tree. The extracted oil is diluted with water and applied to plant foliage to control diseases and pests such as aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, leafhoppers or spider mites on your plants. Besides being a natural and mild insecticide, neem also has medicinal properties and is largely used in personal care products.
Neem oil generally works well on all plant types, from houseplants to herbs to flowering plants to vegetables. However, before applying neem oil to your plants for the first time, it’s advisable to test it out on a single leaf. Check for any signs of stress on your plants after hours of using the mixture. It’s generally better to avoid the usage of neem oil on baby plants or transplants as they’re in the tender stage of growing.
As they taught us back in science class – oil and water don’t mix. Or at least, not easily. Similarly, you can’t simply mix all the ingredients and spray them in your garden. The neem oil mixture needs to fully emulsify before it’s ready to be sprayed on your plants. Here’s how to prepare your homemade neem oil from scratch.
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Neem oil needs an emulsifying agent to effectively mix with water, like mild dish soap. Add 1-2 spoons of dish soap to 1 gallon of warm water in your garden sprayer and mix it thoroughly.
After combining the detergent with water, add 1-2 spoons of neem oil to the mixture and stir it thoroughly. You can either purchase neem oil from a supermarket or extract the oil from neem leaves and seeds.
Once mixed properly, add the prepared solution to a garden sprayer. Spray the solution on all plant surfaces until the leaves are wet and dripping. Use gloves to avoid any contact.
Reapply the neem oil mixture regularly, approximately after every seven-fourteen days. This will keep all the pests and diseases at bay.
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This post was last modified on 20/10/2023 00:09
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