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This past week was very interesting. Scientists at UC Davis came to the same conclusion we all knew -that commercially grown vegetables ( specifically tomatoes) taste better when grown at home or at least the old way. Seems in the rush for uniform size, shelf life and easy shipping they lost something- flavor.
You can read the article here.
This weeks episode is mainly about the 5 main ingredients found in “organic” pesticides and what you need to know about them. The 5 top ones discussed are:
- Pyrethrum
- Neem Oil
- BT-Bacillus thuringiensis
- Diatomaceous Earth ( DE)
- Insecticidal Soap
Now while the last two are not normally ingredients, but stand alone products, they are recommended frequently enough I felt they were worth discussing.
In the episode, I talk about a receipe for making your own Insecticidal Soap. You can find that at Proplants.com, or click here
Drip Irrigation
If you’re considering a drip system, take a look at the 1/4 soaker hoses with built in emitters. As pointed out by a listener, they seldom clog, and really work well.
Next week I want to talk about where these compounds might be used.
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