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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 17:02:02 GMT 1
I've been trying to cut down on the chemicals we use in the house, so have started using Soda Crystals. The leaflet I got with them suggest that a solution using soda crystals and other ingredients can be used against greenfly, mildew and blackspot - has anyone tried this and does it actually work?
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 17:04:30 GMT 1
I've been trying to cut down on the chemicals we use in the house, so have started using Soda Crystals. The leaflet I got with them suggest that a solution using soda crystals and other ingredients can be used against greenfly, mildew and blackspot - has anyone tried this and does it actually work? I'd be cautious P. I use soda crystals to keep my drains clear!. Diluted washing-up liquid would be safer against greenfly, and pruning to encourage air circulation is best for mildew and blackspot (bowl shape). |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 18, 2007 17:07:15 GMT 1
I agree. I expect it does work but does the plant survive?? It would have to be a VERY dilute solution. Soda crystals are wonderful things though - a friend of mine swears they keep her kids school tops whiter even on a low temp wash.
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 17:08:12 GMT 1
Well for greenfly they suggest 4oz soapflakes and 2oz soda crystals with two gallons of water - that's a pretty weak solution. And for mildew and blackspot they recommend 1 cup of milk and 2oz soda crystals with 1 gallon of water. It just seems so much easier than buying chemicals!
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 18, 2007 17:18:06 GMT 1
It is. My daughter has a wonderful book about chemical free household cleaning. Basically you can do anything with Bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and lemons. She says it's true too.
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 18, 2007 17:30:04 GMT 1
Find out what the books called dear, will you?
I should like to read that ;D
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 18:00:44 GMT 1
I would too! My friend was warbling on about how brilliant Soda Crystals were, which is how I started to use them. I didn't realise they could be used in the garden on plants though!
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Post by The witch on Apr 18, 2007 21:58:29 GMT 1
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 19, 2007 6:51:14 GMT 1
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Post by The witch on Apr 19, 2007 7:49:20 GMT 1
I've put that book on my Amazon wish list, thanks 4P  |
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