I've been dragged (against my will) into the organic way of growing - Page 2

creister · February 17, 2009

Garlic pepper tea works for alot of pests. Two bulbs of garlic and two hot peppers (jalapeno, habenero) in about half a blender. Mix thoroughly. Pour liquid from blender through a strainer into a gallon jug. Fill jug. Use 1/4 cup concetrate per gallon. Good for all kinds of pests. I have added 1oz. of molasses and orange oil for even more effect. Works great.

Of course, the BT does wonders on cabbage worms, so do my fingers.

creister · February 18, 2009

I just read that planting mint near plants will repel the butterfly that gives rise to the cabbage worm.

stormymater · February 18, 2009

then what? What do I do with those buggers hopping about in my shop vac can?

creister · February 19, 2009

Put them in some soapy water.

February 17, 2009	#16
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	Garlic pepper tea works for alot of pests. Two bulbs of garlic and two hot peppers (jalapeno, habenero) in about half a blender. Mix thoroughly. Pour liquid from blender through a strainer into a gallon jug. Fill jug. Use 1/4 cup concetrate per gallon. Good for all kinds of pests. I have added 1oz. of molasses and orange oil for even more effect. Works great. Of course, the BT does wonders on cabbage worms, so do my fingers.

February 18, 2009	#17
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	I just read that planting mint near plants will repel the butterfly that gives rise to the cabbage worm.

February 18, 2009	#18
stormymater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasure Island, NC 8a Posts: 1,162	then what? What do I do with those buggers hopping about in my shop vac can?

February 19, 2009	#19
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	Put them in some soapy water.