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A well known sr. member of my club always includes his foliar feeding mixture in articles he writes in the monthly newsletter. As for myself, I regularly use the following as a foliar spray and soil drench :
1 gal water
1 tbl vinegar - we have high alkaline soil
1 tbl kelp - kills spider mites very effectively
1 tbl fish emulsion
1 tbl liquid compost tea
1 tbl potassium bicarbonate - antifungal
1 tbl garlic juice - antifungal
1 tsp orange oil - general purpose insect repeller
Many of these ingredients provide vital nutrients that are not present in the organic fertilizers.
As it gets drier and hotter into the summer months, I will water down this mixture slightly.

12-May-2005	#2
Ralph BonsaiTalk Master B.S.er Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: Richardson, Texas Country: God Bless America USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 1,284	A well known sr. member of my club always includes his foliar feeding mixture in articles he writes in the monthly newsletter. As for myself, I regularly use the following as a foliar spray and soil drench : 1 gal water 1 tbl vinegar - we have high alkaline soil 1 tbl kelp - kills spider mites very effectively 1 tbl fish emulsion 1 tbl liquid compost tea 1 tbl potassium bicarbonate - antifungal 1 tbl garlic juice - antifungal 1 tsp orange oil - general purpose insect repeller Many of these ingredients provide vital nutrients that are not present in the organic fertilizers. As it gets drier and hotter into the summer months, I will water down this mixture slightly. __________________ Emerging from winter slumber Bonsai trees burst buds anew Spring is upon us! -Paul S.