Re: organic pesiticides for tomato plants
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- Subject: Re: organic pesiticides for tomato plants
- From: J* C* <j*@mail.utexas.edu>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 08:06:02 -0500
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I place a whole head's worth of garlic gloves, a jalapeno, and a little bit
of water in a blender, grind it up, then strain the mixture into a spray
bottle. Then I add a bit more water, shake, and spray. This repels
insects on most plants and isn't harmful to the plants.
Good luck!
Jada
Austin, TX
>I use fresh garlic cloves. I slice some up and spread around the base of the
>plant. I also mince some and put in a spray bottle with hot water and let it
>sit for a day or 2 and spray the foliage a few times each week or the aphids
>whenever I see them. I have also been known to PLANT the garlic cloves BEHIND
>my roses...the scent is there and I get garlic cloves each year!
>
>Let me know if it helps!
>Dawn
