How to garden organically
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well, i have this thesis about making an organic insecticide out of spices and nicotine. i could just use a citrus fruit to lessen its bad odor…anyhow, i decided to use spices because well, like for example, when you eat something spicy, it has like a heating or somewhat painful sensation to the tongue. So i thought maybe it can also be effective in killing insects. but my problem is, what's in spices that gives that heat or pain, and what substances are common in other commercial chemical insecticides?thanks a lot!
this would be a great help on my thesis…
uhm specific spices i want to use: crushed chili pepper, garlic powder and bay/peppermint leaves…
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Spices may or may not have insecticidal properties. I believe that nicotine or tobacco does.
This could work as a home made insecticide — bring an old pot of water to a boil, turn off heat and put in a cheap crushed cigar. Let this cool down them strain thru a cheesecloth. The remaining liquid (after it is cooled to room temp) can be sprayed on affected plants.
One substance common to some commercial pesticides is found in crysamthmums. You would need to grind the flowers up until very fine then add to water.
As for amounts needed you would have to experiment. If you decide to go ahead with this please be careful.
I came across this product on Amazon.com:
Flea Free – Organic Flea, Tick & Insect Repellent – Natural Flea Control & Food Supplement for Pets by Natural Pet Products. Has anyone tried this stuff and have any imput?
Haven't tried this product
but truthfully if you've got fleas then you need to get rid of them first
then you can try and keep your pet healthy enough to keep the buggers away
I like neem oil myself, safe enough for humans to take internally
BUT we have No clue how to get it going?????
please answer if you really know how to get a container garden going from the very basics. Thank you for your time.
Also, we would like to use all organic materials.
good on you both, use a bag of potting mix , slit the middle and plant what ever plants you have,use stakes if you have to , min 6 hrs sun is needed, when finished you can use the mix by putting into pots for growing flowers, have fun , tou will learn from the experience.
Our family grows organic fruits and vegetables. We use seeds and partially grown plants (pot plants) from stores like Target, Walmart, and Home Depot. Do those seeds come from gm fruits & veggies?
No. As far as I know there are no GMO plants/seeds sold to home growers. The vast majority of GMO crops are grain crops though mangos, papya, sugar beets are also GMO. You would know you have bought a GMO because you would have to sign a contract saying you would not save any seeds/take and propogate cuttings and also that you would use only approved herbicieds.
But you are likely buying seeds that are owned by Monsanto, the world's largest seller of GMO seed who also now owns about 80% of the global seed stocks. the seedlings you buy have been fertilized with chemicals and likely sprayed several times with pesticides. if you are committed to being organic you should find a local source for your seedlings (or better yet start your own!) that uses organic merthods or is certified organic. Buy seeds from companies that have taken the GMO free "Safe Seed Pledge" such as Fedco (fedcoseeds.com), Baker Creek Seeds (rareseeds.com), Johnny's Selected seeds (johnnysseeds.com) The Seed Savers Exchange (Seedsavers.org). If you buy heirloom or Open pollinated seed you can start saving your own seed which will grow far better for you than any commercial seed and will be truly organic