can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
So is this product an order only or likely to be at animal feed shop, I have one local that does hay, shavings etc
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
Is on E-bay, search multi mite de powder.
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
This is the stuff someone mentioned before, didn't they say you needed PPE of some sort so would it be cautious use in the greenhouse in confined spaces or pot up in garden first or me with a bimbo moment
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
Will be interested to hear what the experts say about that...
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
DE is mainly silicate. It is very fine powder. It should NOT be inhaled.
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
Diatomaceous Earth is something I was hesitant to suggest as it is somewhat dangerous.
If you get some you MUST WEAR A CLOSE FITTING MASK.
Having said that I seem to have had positive results in using it, but it is a long term solution. My plants were dusted with it all over and it was left in situ for about EIGHT months, over autumn/winter/early spring.
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
Hmmm... I'm guessing not suitable for plants that live on the lounge and kitchen window sills then...
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Re: can SB Plant Invigorator be used as a soak?...
Always take precautions of course but I believe food grade DE is far lower in crystalline silica than non food grade. I always wear a mask when spraying my plants with SB or mixing compost as I've noticed dust comes of the clay particles.