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Maine

I was just wondering if anyone here has used neem oil, and if so what your thoughts about it were. thank you

4/28/2006 12:52:23 PM

ENGLAND

Devan, Doc Dwaine Gipe is ya man for info on using Neem Oil

4/28/2006 1:14:58 PM

Berlin,mi.([email protected])

DEVAN: type neem oil in the site search window. you will find lots of info.

4/28/2006 2:02:24 PM

San Diego

I have used it. Well, in my high heat area it burned my leaves even with very diluted concentrations. It is "ok" as a fungicide/insecticide, but it doesn't work near as good as the non organic stuff I have used.

4/28/2006 2:12:28 PM

ordinary,VA

as a organic fungicide works great.
like duster said it will burn apply late in the day.
had no problem with PW last year.

4/28/2006 2:25:29 PM

ordinary,VA

ooops PM come to think of it had N/P with PW either what ever the heck PW is?LOL

4/28/2006 2:27:16 PM

Maine

thanks guys

4/28/2006 2:47:03 PM

[email protected]

Hey Ed,

How frequently did you apply the Neem to achieve good Powdery Mildew control?

Steve

4/28/2006 3:16:34 PM

San Jose [email protected]

I used neem last year, once a week, with baking soda, I think it was two tablespoons per gallon. I also read, just using baking soda works as well. I have read on here just about anything will help control PM, just need to change the PH a little

4/28/2006 5:30:20 PM

Maine

Does anyone PH balance the water they use to water with? Like when you make a "tea" is anyone checking the PH and then correcting it?

4/28/2006 5:39:28 PM

Roanoke Il

I sprayed dehighdrated milk 4 cups per 2 gallons sprayer twice a week to control PM plants never looked so good last year at the end of the season. Google Milk as a fungicide.. there is alot of info. maybe there is something to the old wisetail do you feed your pumpkins milk ..mark

4/29/2006 6:37:54 AM

Montoursville, PA

I HAVE USED NEEM OIL....following the label instructions, for years, on nearly everything, in my gardens. I even use it as a dormant spray and pink bud spray on my fruit trees. The instructions on label or from Goggle Search and discovery, of detailed use instructions goes without saying: "yep the instructions need to be followed"

Using Neem Oil I reduce the use of harsher chemicals significantly. On the pumpkin patch I have never been able to totally eliminate harsher chemicals at points where it appears Neem Oil may not be holding the line. On two of four growing years we almost made it without any harsh chemicals. I wish I knew why or how.

The theory, of stronger healthier soil seems, to be the key but my key has never quite fit the lock perfectly. :) Keep working, in that direction.

Please note that I ran and still do run completely organic other vegetable beds and flower planted areas and foundation plantings. Thirty years or more on this property without using harsh chemicals simply, by elimination of the few items that seem to require fungicides above light organic type products. Most of those areas are under no till permanent mulch management.

4/29/2006 1:39:49 PM

ordinary,VA

Steve i used Neem oil twice a week last year to control PM.
last year was my first time using Neem worked well for me.

4/29/2006 5:11:01 PM

Midwest

Steve
I used 70% neem oil every 3 days from June 29th thru July. I then switched to Remedy for the rest of the season. I had PM in Sept. but the plant leaves were not damaged badly by PM.

4/30/2006 10:36:58 PM