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| I would like to foliar feed my tomatoes and other vegetables with Neptune Harvest mixed with organic pesticide such as M-Pede to help control aphids. Has anyone ever tried this? Not sure if it would be better to spray separately or if it would be OK to do it all at the same time. Sure would save a lot of time with them mixed. Thanks for any advise! |
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| As a general rule mixing different suspensions is not recommended. Without details from the manufacturer we can't know the effects the ingredients will have on each other or the effect the mix will have on the plants. In this case the M-Pede label says: Always determine the compatibility of water, pesticides, and other additives prior to mixing in the tank. It then goes on to discuss testing on various plants before application, the damage that can be done to various plants, etc. etc. In this particular case since the goals of foliar feeding and the purposes and goals of pest control are totally different, especially when growing organically, mixing the two would be strongly not recommended. Aside from the fact that pesticides are never used prophylactically, especially when gardening organically as they kill beneficials as well as any pest that might happen by, you need to learn more about M-Pede. First it is not just a pesticide but also a fungicide and is composed of mostly fatty acid salts. It works by coating the leaves. If you mixed it with a foliar feeding spray how would it be absorbed through the coated leaves. And the fungicide benefits would be neutralized by the salts. Second, as the label states it only control aphids when used in conjunction with other aphid pesticide products. See link below. Dave |
Here is a link that might be useful: MSDS - M-Pede
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