Low Down on Neem Oil For Plants
Neem oil is fantastic if you purchase the correct kind and use it properly. Most of the time when I hear someone complain that Neem oil didn’t work for them it is because they were misguided. So, here is the low down on Neem Oil For Plants.
Neem Oil
Neem oil can be used on plants to get rid of a slew of nasty critters. I would state if you were to only be able to purchase one pest removal – it should be Neem Oil.
Be sure to read further to find out which type of neem oil to purchase and how to spot test your plants before applying. Also a word of caution: do not use neem oil during the hottest portion of the day. Use when the heat index & sun are at their lowest point of the day.
What Product to Purchase
You want to purchase 100% pure cold-pressed Neem oil.
- Look for the active ingredient Azadirachtin.
- Be sure it is 100% cold pressed Neem oil. This is the only brand I purchase!
- There are less expensive options but be sure to look for items above – you are wasting your money.
Why Buy Neem Oil?
I can’t give you every purpose to use Neem Oil for. However, I can say it is used for everything from plant pests to beauty products. It stops pests in their tracks without hurting beneficial insects. It is my go-to product for anything plant, tree and vegetable garden related.
It Is Organic
• No harmful chemicals.
• Doesn’t harm the good garden insects like bees & ladybugs.
• Petsafe
What Plant Pests Will It Control?
I couldn’t possibly list every critter that Neem oil will protect you from.
Common Insects
• Lily Beetles
• Japanese Beetles
• Spider Mites
• Aphids
• Black Flies
• Fungus Gnats
• Tomato Hornworms
• Corn Earworm
• Whiteflies
• Cucumber Beetles
Used as a Fungal Spray
- Kills bacteria and fungus growing in wood mulch.
- Use on all plants for all forms of mildew
Neem Oil Recipe
Recipe
- 100% pure cold-pressed Neem oil ( 2 Tablespoons)
- Warm Water (1 Gallon)
- Spray Bottle or Sprayer
- Dish Soap (1 Tablespoon)
Always Test Spot Test New Plants
Spot testing plants should always be done when using a new product in the garden. Don’t take a chance with products without doing so.
1.) Mix up the recipe.
2.) Wait till the heat index & sun are at their lowest point of the day. It is best to pray during the early morning hours or during the coolest part of the day. Neem oil can heat up in the hot sun and burn plants. For that reason, it is best used during the coolest portion of the day.
3.) Test spray a few leaves of a plant to be sure the plant can handle the mixture. Wait 48 hours.
4.) After spot testing, you will know for the future that the plant will handle the solution.
That is it! That is the low down on neem oil for plants. You should have the confidence to go out and tackle all your yard pests. I always try neem oil as my first defense.
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