Easiest Way to Use Neem Oil | The Problems with Spraying

Easiest Way to Use Neem Oil | The Problems with Spraying | Neem Oil Root/Soil Drench

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Hi folks, welcome to a quick update on how I like to use neem oil on the allotment. You can see last year's video here:
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Really hope you enjoy this one.
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Additional notes:
1. The legal situation for using Neem Oil / Azadirachtin is quite complex. I might do a separate video on this at a later date if people wish for it.
Neem oil isn't technically a registered / approved pesticide in the UK. It is approved in the EU under EC Reg 1107/2209 (sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/bpdb/R.... There are numerous research documents discussing its effects and impacts, which conclude that by and large, it is safe. A good summary can be found in this document produced by the US Environmental Protection Agency: www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_...
2. BUT Neem oil is NOT banned in the UK. This is a rumour that was started by someone editing the wikipedia page for neem oil and getting a few details wrong. Because the active ingredient isn't technically approved for pesticidal use alone, it is necessary for products containing the active ingredient to go through a process of individual approval. There are examples of products containing azadirachtin which have been approved for the UK market. More info here:
(webarchive.nationalarchives.g...) Using the mixture as I describe in the video is considered a home remedy and using it at a small scale is likely permissible under UK law in the same way that many other home made garden remedies such as garlic sprays, compost tea, spraying milk for mildew etc. are allowed.
More info here: www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/use...
3. Neem oil absolutely stinks so be careful using it indoors or in greenhouses and try to avoid getting it on yourself or your clothes!
4. Neem oil can be really effective for potted plants, by making up a solution in the same way that I've shown in part 4, and using it to water the plant.
5. Neem oil solidifies in cold temperatures and can be harmed by high temperatures. If you need to liquefy solidified oil then place the bottle in warm, but NOT HOT, water.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Neem Oil Application Methods
04:15 - Easiest Neem Oil Mixture
04:59 - Mixture Recipe
06:30 - Soil / Root Drench Method
Easiest Way to Use Neem Oil | Issues with Spraying | Neem Oil Root Soil Drench

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@bristle66 Жыл бұрын

I have a big, old purple elder which has been badly infested with black fly for the last 2 seasons. The honeydew they generate has absolutely hammered everything growing below the elder. In desperation, I applied 3 lots of the neem oil drench during April and May. 40 litres each time. To my surprise and delight - it worked. The elder is completely bug free and the plants growing beneath it are flowering their hearts out. A brilliant piece of advice for which many, many thanks.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear it, well done!

@kychristina 2 жыл бұрын

I think the idea behind spraying the leaves is that the soap will suffocate some of the pests immediately, but a root drench will really drive it home

@christophercalvin8174 2 жыл бұрын

I watched your previous video, and appreciate the update! You explained it really thoroughly, and addressed all of my concerns! Thank you!

@ablanccanvas Жыл бұрын

You did it! One more update… off your plate! Thank you for your video! You “are” a natural thoughtful conscientious teacher. I liked hearing your ‘perspective’ on the ‘drench’ as opposed to the continuing to spray, when that didn’t seem right/as productive anymore. And yes… to give up that messy sprayer… for a bamboo stick - brilliant! That… is intuition at work! Carry on! 😌

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bluejay3945 2 жыл бұрын

Others have commented as well but you can get neem in various forms. I add the neem cake to my beds in spring and early fall. I also use it as a tea on plants that are very susceptible to insect pressure at various times of the year. Neem is also a great fertilizer so top dressing with it is awesome. I have stayed away from the oil because it’s too expensive for me.

@rreed7537 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, what a great way to get out in front of the problem

@LittleLouieLagazza Жыл бұрын

Commenting for viewer engagement, liked and subscribed. Woohoo, trifecta! First-time channel viewer; regards from Kuala Lumpur

@thatwitch8151 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update!

@jeanhelliwell8160 Жыл бұрын

Thanks JB, I messaged you about neem oil and you sent me a link to this video, it's been such a help, really a whole lot easier than spraying like last year. Thanks.

@niallgardens 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really useful video - you have such a knack of explaining stuff that people will find so clear and not patronising! Love it! ❤️ Also, I like that you’ve followed up on last year with your thoughts and changes in direction you’ve found from your experience. Top information video!

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much Niall, that means a lot!

@TheFourthWinchester 3 жыл бұрын

This is an ancient Indian method. Using neem oil, neem cake, etc to take care of many pests and diseases.

@HadizaShehu-vx2uu Жыл бұрын

❤I really enjoyed the video I have been looking for organic method spray 😂😂

@JayDillDrums 8 ай бұрын

Will this work to get rid of the fungus gnats I have.

@northeastoperations 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait to try this. Aphids are terrible here.

@Bea768 11 ай бұрын

Your way of explaining things is fabulous. I got a lot out of this video. Thank you and hello from Quebec!

@JBNat 11 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed

@excoc07 Ай бұрын

This is what I’ve been looking for!

@Carol-oc7mx 3 жыл бұрын

As it not a contact spray watering in via the soul seems much more logical and straightforward. Keep safe 👍

@jaynefinley Ай бұрын

Thank you for this great tip. I am a newbie to Neam oil and this tip sounds so much easier than messing with a sprayer. Good video showing what the mixture should look like too. May you have a booming pepper crop and a happy gardening season.

@RH-zc5dq 11 ай бұрын

what a soothing voice

@incifisenk9945 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your precious experiences and useful information🙏🏼🕊☮️💚🙋🏻‍♀️

@healthymixzemason1397 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the information I am having some problem with nematodes I was looking all over KZfaq.i will try

@lurklingX Жыл бұрын

hi from the states! i *hate* spraying. you have given me hope. basically getting a lot of pest action on things i never did in FL like *rosemary* ! it's astounding and dismaying. and i'm supposed to be setting up a food garden but if even herbs are being attacked this hard................ anyway, thank you for this root drench method. i am going to try that and see if i can save everything from torment. (my sage is getting stripped too, it's unreal!). truly - i mean it when i say i have hope now. i've been really just so low on all of this. pest management can be one of the hardest, most demoralizing parts of gardening. and here i thought that in GA it would be the deer. (i'm sure that will come into play as soon as i get the pest stuff sorted. -___- haha. ugh.) i'll be checking out more of your channel now! this was my first vid to come across.

@sharonhoffer3599 5 ай бұрын

I love this idea, thank you! 🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

@carolburns2571 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on neem oil it got rid of whitefly with one application

@jude7321 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JB, I have been scanning Google for about three days to find out exactly how to do the drench and here you were all the time. My search is over. Thank you so much and God bless you real big ✝️ 💚 🥀 🌿 🍅

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Ah fantastic! I'm so glad it was helpful 😃

@jude7321 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@JonathanWagener 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! I almost never use the sprayer because it's a total pest. I am going to give this a go. Thank you :-)

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was really hoping people might get some use from this 😁

@lizcharles8475 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I really like this method. Thank you.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

I can help you there JB, I use the root drench on my raised bed and it seems to work nicely 😀 I’ll keep you updated if anything changes.

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Oh really! I didn't know that! Sounds like it's keeping your plants pest free which is great to know!

@eliandkate 3 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat so far so good. Using it on the bed with beans and the one with courgettes. Same as you, the smell is horrendous and it’s a nightmare if it’s on your leafy greens.

@kimbradley1292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JB. I'm impressed that you tried something but changed tack. It's a learning curve for all of us. Enjoy the week ahead, beautiful weather forecast. 😃

@sophiesoulsister2222 2 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat hi, when did u neem drench your raised beds? When you planted the plants? If not, how long did you wait? Thank u!

@garretts91 2 жыл бұрын

When I mix in my sprayer, I mix neem and peppermint castile soap together heavily first in a mason jar to emulsify them into a slurry. I then add water to the mason jar and shake it. Then it gets added to my sprayer and topped off with the appropriate amount of water. It has always been well mixed this way. I will also try the root soak this season to see if it does the trick.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jacobsladder827 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@rubiccube8953 11 ай бұрын

Been using neem oil once every two weeks to control asparagus beetle teaspoon of oil + 1/2 teaspoon fairy liquid in one litre spray . For 30 plants starting in June. Which work’s extremely well. But it’s a bit near my pond so will try the watering method .

@jangal2233 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That’s very encouraging. I’ll be trying it later today, and probably spray as well, as my cabbages and cauliflowers are getting horribly deformed by aphid. Fingers crossed.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@davidthescottishvegan 3 жыл бұрын

A informative and interesting video JB so I will have to get neem oil.

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I really do recommend the stuff. Make sure to get 100% cold pressed. There's a few other products on the market but cold pressed has the highest azadirachtin content :) good luck!

@Dalmationsvn 2 жыл бұрын

You can try looking into neem cake, which is the byproduct of making neem oil. They can be used as fertilizer with the added benefit of neem's chemicals.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually using that this year! Discuss it briefly in my potting up pepper video 😊

@judybunn2744 Жыл бұрын

years backed worked in greenhouses and we drenched with some ruff chemicals.....now trying to go organic for the last 20 yrs..... I have been looking for a fungicide drench for my cuttings...since being an organic fungicide, will it drench as one....great info.....finally found You....

@hollydrouillard5115 21 күн бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have used neem oil as a spray and as you mentioned there are so many reasons why it is not the best solution. I am a container gardener and just struggle so much when I have something that gets infested with aphids or this year it has been cucumber beetles. I will be using this method starting TODAY and I promise to report back in a few weeks. Thank you again!

@karolewilson6975 5 ай бұрын

You're brilliant and adorable! Thank you for sharing!

@maine9319 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just purchased neem oil but there was no directions for application. Your channel popped up on my feed and glad to have stumbled on it. Thanks for sharing, new subscriber here. I have never heard this method yet and normally people here in the Philippines use it as spray. More blessings to your channel.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@shantistellmo9358 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about this too and watered my indoor plants with neem, one weekend later the look healthier. I have ben having pest problems and this seem to work great.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it's working for you!

@estrellitauzarraga893 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! I found it very easy to follow. You kept it simple, concise, and without unnecessary chitchat! THANK YOU! How often should I use this soil drench to keep aphids, white flies, and fungus gnats at bay on my plants?

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I would use it maybe once every three weeks if you've had historic issues with pests, but they're not on your plants yet. If you have an infestation it's a very slow acting pesticide so you'll probably want to up it to around once a week for 2-3 weeks.

@pranavramraj5141 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so informative. I never knew that the plants have to take in the neem oil, instead I thought that you had to apply it to the bugs directly

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you found it useful!

@duanewilson9816 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video bro i needed this.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@cyc7lops 2 жыл бұрын

great advice

@sspreadfire 2 жыл бұрын

I use insecticide soap on leave and neem drench for roots for indoor plants :)

@bristolveggiebeds5310 3 жыл бұрын

It does seem to be a better way to use it!

@Lucas3330 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you dont fake any euthanasia for the video like a lot other KZfaqrs im seeing, like dam we just talking about plants my dude no need to act like ya won the lottery! love the vibe!

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Ha thank you! I'm guessing you meant enthusiasm not euthanasia 😂 Really appreciate it!

@Lucas3330 2 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat haha yeah didnt noticed the autocorrect on that 🤣

@pamelamanning99 2 жыл бұрын

As one who can attest to the devilish mess it makes of sprayer, this is a godsend. Made the error of not thoroughly cleaning after last season. It became like axel grease. Nearly threw the sprayer out, it took so many hours, but finally got it going. Thank you so much for modeling this method!

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!! I just made up a fresh mix yesterday for my peppers, it really is so much easier

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not, unless you directly spray them with it.

@WhirlyMerlin 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like the idea of spraying Neem but using it as a drench is a game changer! Thanks so much for sharing JB! fingers crossed it will give me the edge on my current leaf miner battle 🙃

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Be interested to hear how you get on with leaf miner. I'm not sure if neem is so good at deterring 'single' attacks. Because it takes quite a few days to impact the pests, it's really good against infestations of smaller things, but one single leaf miner grub can probably do a lot of damage before the neem impacts its hormones/feeding cycle. Potentially? Not sure!

@WhirlyMerlin 3 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat Yeah will do! I’ve had outbreaks of black and white fly which I’ve dealt with but leaf miner is a constant low level thing going on

@slicktmi Жыл бұрын

@Sara H did you try it? What were the results?

@partner348 4 ай бұрын

Is there some kind of competition on KZfaq to see who can make a 2 minute video last the longest,,?

@SeanMurphy74 2 жыл бұрын

almost gave up on my garden this morning, took a breath came in and saw this on my feed. I will try it and thank you. Who knows maybe I can salvage the passion

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean it really means a lot that you've said that about one of my videos! Can I ask you what you're having trouble growing and what pests you've got?

@SeanMurphy74 2 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat hey thanks. I've been being overrun by aphids. I feel silly because watching videosmthey seem like a pest everyone deals with but gets through. They are just laying waste to my melons plants...I think the reality is i need to find and solve the ants first?

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeanMurphy74 ants is an interesting one, a lot of people say they will protect the aphids from predators, however I've definitely seen ladybirds happily laying waste to the aphids and munching away whilst the ants just watch. If aphids are the main issue I would definitely recommend neem oil - make sure you get 100% cold pressed!

@HappyRambotheCockers 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! Does the neem oil spray/drench help with brown spots on leaves?

@ChipsAplentyBand Жыл бұрын

"ExPESTo…PatroNEEM!" (Sorry, JB! Couldn't resist on account of the vocal, facial, beard, and accent resemblance.) Brilliant video!

@denises.9508 2 жыл бұрын

Hi JB, thanks so much for the info, I have just started using neem oil - I have spider mites on an indoor fig tree, that was in the house when we bought it ( tree is about 10 feet high, and then the 2 branches turn and are growing ll to ceiling w/2 skylights ). It started dropping yellowed leaves, w/brown spots, and when I researched another site, found out they were spider mites. The site I was on, was using CJ's dead bug 1st, and said that it might have to be used again, 1 or 2 more times (7 days apart), if it was an infestation. She also said that, CJ's only works for the adult stage, and to use the neem oil spray, because it will "suffocate the eggs". I also would prefer using a soil drench, as long as it is safe, but did you come across any info about the "egg phase" and what works, while you did your research? thanks

@otrotland5377 2 жыл бұрын

wow, I been wanting to use neem for years but it always burns the leafs, it stays about 80 degrees all the time. Also I fine that warming the water (not hot) warm, mixes better. The sun does a great job of this.

@jeannenora6113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@patrickdunn8918 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this on my tomatoes this evening…I hate spraying plants

@jillsmith5687 2 жыл бұрын

Really good information;my harder is ALL in pots; and earwigs are my problem! Will neem kill them? And do I only spray leaves; or flowers as well

@user-kh6jq3en1k Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your well-produced, clear and concise video on Neem Oil, JB. It's an education I have been seeking for years - always thought that spraying the stuff could be detrimental to beneficial people like ladybugs, etc. and you just confirmed that. I'm assuming your translation from metric 5L to 1 gallon is to a UK gallon? I'm guessing that translates to about 4 US gals? It's about time the US adopted the metric system, but that ain't gonna happen anytime soon ;-(

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes I didn't know about the metric/imperial use of gallon when I made this to be honest! A gallon here is 4.5L. So the quantities I use for my ten litre watering can match with 2.6 US gallons.

@kylehughes7431 2 жыл бұрын

@Naturally JB If the fruit trees are in the ground instead of pots is this method still preferred over spraying the leaves? Or does this predominantly work better for potted and green house only? I've been using Neem oil with bio wash to spray citrus leaves. Inquiring minds would like to know. Thank you in advance

@linaso9739 3 жыл бұрын

Nice method of mixing neem oil solution. I will definitely try it. I'm just wondering if you still have aphid problem now that the temperature in the greenhouse gets pretty high.

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Because I've been using this root drench since I found the first single aphid, I've not seen any others on my plants! My greenhouse does get hot but with all the vents and door open it's probably cool enough that aphids would still survive in there (maybe?)

@kanika1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the helpful tip. Your videos are so informative. I have a question. How often do you do these neem oil soil drench?

@JBNat 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I would suggest a maximum of every two weeks. Two weeks is okay if you have an infestation of something, but hopefully it is more preventative, in which case every 3-4 weeks is better.

@jangal2233 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your two very helpful neem oil videos. My affected brassicas are in the ground rather than pots or raised beds. I’m wondering whether you’ve found the root drench works on plants which are in open ground.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be trying it this year for sure but have found people in the comments saying it works just fine :)

@emdeejay7432 Жыл бұрын

I think its so funny how eggplant is aubergine in the U.K. so weird how we have totally different words for some stuff even though it's the same language. Also, your videos are very asmr-ish, your voice is quite relaxing.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try and keep my allotment tours nice and relaxed because they're some of my favourite kind of videos to watch

@ebinom8112 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Will this Neem oil solution have any negative effect if there are fertilizer granules in the soil?

@shake_shells11 9 ай бұрын

You can use baking soda and warmer water to replace soap

@GullahGeecheeFarmer 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to drench soil

@ballysillanallotment-man5793 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea how often would you use method on potted plants

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

It's really as often as you need, I would say once every 2-3 weeks is the norm. I've been doing my peppers about once a month and I've found literally two single aphids all season!

@Carol-oc7mx 3 жыл бұрын

That's an impressive result 👍

@smitaghosh6133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video....Does the soil feel a little different/funky for having been watered with the emulsion? Do you think the soil structure changes somewhat? Clearly it is working for you and that gives me some confidence to try this. Very importantly do you taste the neem in your peppers? These are peppers so you are harvesting intermittently and you can't perfectly time the watering to harvest. I want to try this for my swiss chard which are getting so many leaf miners..

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Certainly never noticed a change in the soil condition, and never noticed any taste changes when using the drench. You can taste it if it's spayed directly onto the leaves though. Leaf miners might actually not be that affected by neem because its slow acting. They would likely still arrive and damage the plant. Neem would affect their reproduction and digestion, so it will probably mean they do less damage

@CVenza Жыл бұрын

Have you grown sweet red pimientos? They are smaller than red bell peppers. Would like your input on neem oil used in conjunction with Tree paste. Thank you.

@ray_c_yuen Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. I found using the soil drench kills those pesky Fungus Gnats that live in the soil of my houseplants. How often do you soil drench? Do you water in between drenches. Great video.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

I use it around once every 3-4 weeks on my peppers as a preventative. So not too often at all.

@tilli2971 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a crepe myrtle tree that is infested with aphids. Would you use the same measurements fir my tree?

@dianegreiner4054 3 жыл бұрын

Your other video with Neem oil is my first experience with your channel, then I watched this one. How long have you been doing the root drench method? Seems a lot easier if it is effective. What zone are you in? I am now a new subscriber and will watch other videos of yours! Greetings from Michigan! 😊

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Diane! Great to have you subscribed 😁 this year I've only used neem oil on my peppers and as they were all in pots I thought it would be easier to use the drench. Last year when I did the first video I also had issues on lots of other plants which had aphids or whitefly etc. Others in the comments have said they water neem oil into their veg beds and it works really well. So if I get any pests in the beds I'll be using the drench mix straight on the beds :) In the UK we don't have the same zones as the US, but I'm on the south coast which is one of the mildest places to grow in the UK. Our last frost is usually late March and then our first frost is November/December.

@dianegreiner4054 3 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat thank you for the quick response. You average frost dates is helpful information, along with the other information you provided. 😊

@LGALARNE 2 жыл бұрын

I used neem oil to fight againts Black Spot on Roses , can I used your method ( soil Drench ) to get the same results ?

@Richard-dh8ny 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this great tip! Couple questions... I need to treat some large hedges that are 8-10" at the trunk. Any suggestions on how much of the mix to apply and how often? Aphids are my primary insect issue.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, I would say that for large plants or trees you are better off spraying it onto the leaves. The root drench does work in raised beds and for potted plants, but large established woody plants are likely to have a MUCH deeper root system, the neem would be less likely to make its way into the plant I should think.

@Richard-dh8ny 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I think I'll still try a good drenching and see what happens. Thanks much! :)

@StormGod-X Жыл бұрын

Great video man. Do you know if root drenching works on corn as well?

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

It should for sure!

@StormGod-X Жыл бұрын

@@JBNat awesome! Thanks man.

@sophiesoulsister2222 2 жыл бұрын

We have little hole in our potato leaves. Will using the drench help this and is it ok if some of the drench gets on the leaves? We are growing them on top of dirt in straw, so it may be a lil messy and wondered about the leaves, I won't drench the leaves, but may get some drench on em. Thank u

@Noveganno 4 ай бұрын

Hello, thank you so much. I have really big tamarind trees.. Do I use the entire 1 gallon per tree ? 5 gallon per tree? Less?

@myrustygarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing will this help with fungus gnats in the soil do you think? I may have to give it a try 👍🇨🇦🐝 safe

@JBNat 3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely! Neem oil is really effective for fungus gnats!

@MichaelJosephJr934 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I have pretty bad powdery mildew on Butternut, Yellow Zuc, and tomatoes. I did peroxide a few days in a row. Milk yesterday. Today I did Neem oil. Can I reapply the Neem tomorrow again?

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely wait at least 3-4 days before reapplying. It's hard to make a plant "overdose" on neem, but when you're putting it on the leaves it can alter a lot of things such as; photosynthesis, sun being magnified, transpiration rates etc as it is a thick oil. The emulsifying soap can be harmful as well. So I'm not 100% but I would take care. People always recommend using great caution when using it on seedlings, so it can definitely take its toll on a plant. But I think it's more the fact that it's a sticky oil and soap, as opposed to anything to do with the active ingredients. Good luck!

@aiai-j7i Ай бұрын

I have an insect issue in my garden bed--could i still use the soil drench method? It is in full sun and so I am worried about burning the leaves if sprayed on, even if sprayed at night.

@ireneasanoma2925 Жыл бұрын

Ear wigs keep eating my brand new leaf growth on my pole beans. They are also in the leaves on my tomato plants, A bit on my pepper plants and a few others. We'll be drenched with neem oil work for the ear wigs?

@MsNoemik 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can I use this method on my avocado trees? I have borers and don't know what to do.

@jc80 Жыл бұрын

I did the dench soil method on a few potted plants yesterday and they are already looking unhappy. Is there a quick fix I should do. Like rinsing out the soil more or something? I was trying to get rid of fungus gnats.

@mrcountry Жыл бұрын

Wow. You plant in the greenhouse but still got pest? Where did they came from?

@dianeschillinger8461 Ай бұрын

so, does it work adding it to the soil- for ex: scale on plants?

@ThePhantomofFilm Жыл бұрын

For Brassicas I use BT to kill cabbage worms. I'm wanting to use need oil for mu cucurbits and nightshade plants but I'm trying to find an affordable pure need oil.

@bleedinme1 2 жыл бұрын

Jb how often do you use neem drench . Loved your videos keep posting ..

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

approx once every 2-3 weeks, important not to overdo it

@bleedinme1 2 жыл бұрын

@@JBNat i hope this helps me to grow peppers . Ever since i started gardening i haven't been able to grow a single pepper plant . Because of leaf curl virus . I have a white fly problem in my zone and they carry alot of viruses with them . 🥺🥺🥺

@RH-zc5dq Жыл бұрын

wouldnt the soap be bad for the root? ..how often should you be doing this?

@ikukoba Жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank you very much for your tips. I want to use the method to my cherry blossom tree. could you tell me how often should I apply neem oil?

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Hi! The one thing I really should have mentioned is that this method probably doesn't work that well for trees because of their deep, deep root systems. (Unless the tree is in a pot!) General advice is to apply around once every fortnight.

@pungencyandhungry3442 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Can it kill root knot nematodes too?

@Riot12389 Ай бұрын

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@vivienneokonkwo6962 16 күн бұрын

Hi JB, almost every season I battle with aphids, this season, I spent a lot buying marigolds, petunia, Nasturtiums etc to repel aphids, yet as soon as the heat came in, aphids arrived too. They are all around my pepper plants, egg plants, and some very tiny crawling bug(I don't know the name) that keeps making holes on eggplant and cucumbers leaves. My question is, do I start the soil drench weekly now without doing foliage spraying? My pepper plant leaves appear disfigured, I don't know if it's the aphids or the extreme heat causing it? Thanks so much for a straight to the point video. ❤❤❤

@vivienneokonkwo6962 16 күн бұрын

Hey JB, I have tea tree Castile soap and Peppermint Castile soap.... Can I use either of them? Or I have to get an unscented Castile soap?

@ritaschiferl3615 2 жыл бұрын

Can a neem soil drench be used on container watermelon? Leafminers are terrible!!

@juliandavies9991 2 жыл бұрын

I'm concerned about the impact on the soil biome which I have been focussing on . Any info on neem oil impact on soil bacteria and mycelium would be appreciated.

@JBNat 2 жыл бұрын

It's a very valid concern and to be honest it might have impact. I did find one study in my research that showed it did impact microorganisms www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-95162015000400020 However their treatment was once a week application and at a VERY high concentration. They use 25ml per potted plant. In the garden we use about 25ml to fill an entire 5L sprayer. I'm comfortable that using it once every two to three weeks shouldn't have a significant impact at the right concentrations. It does also break down in the soil very quickly. But I totally understand if people are uncomfortable using it!

@oneington5085 2 жыл бұрын

neem does not hurt the soil as it is from seed of a tree and the oils break down in sunlight in a matter of hours. plants breathe better and bad bugs become ineffective. neem cake(seed meal) increases earthworms, protects germinating seeds, destroys life cycle of mosquito and grasshopper eggs, and best of all-- STOPS CATS FROM POOPING IN AND RUINING YOUR SOIL WITH ITS WORM INFESTED FECES. i have been using this for a decade and my community is always amazed at how much nicer our gardens trees and shrubs have become.

@Mortallifeonearth Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your recipe. I’ve had some ornamental annuals suddenly wilt and die on me in mixed containers and I’m considering doing a soil drench. I did already sprinkle neem powder around the base of the plant and watered it in. Have you experimented with neem powder at all? I’m curious if the powder alone will work. Thank you again.

@JBNat Ай бұрын

To be honest yes I have tried powder before, but I didn't find it very effective and still had aphid problems!

@Mortallifeonearth 29 күн бұрын

@@JBNat thank you for responding with that. Helpful to know it didn’t work. I will try the neem oil soil drench soon then. Thank you!

@dthomas7204 Жыл бұрын

I plan on using the Neem/Soap on my Pumpkins and Petunias in 2023. Question: 1. How many times a month would you drench the above Plants?

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

I would say 2-3 times a month, between once a week to once a fortnight :)

@sofinastockdale7919 2 жыл бұрын

He so good looking lol😍

@swissmiss2584 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen if work with squash bugs?

@maryjean4523 Жыл бұрын

How often do you spray the roots?

@PaulSmith-jr1qe Жыл бұрын

Hi JB, Last year I tried the sprayer method you suggested but found my strawberries really didn't like it it knocked them back quite a lot, have you tried the root drench method on any strawberries as of yet ?. I have fungus gnats every year and they create havoc with my strawberries which I grow in Pots.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

I've never tried it on strawberries but if they're in pots I think it would work very well. I would avoid doing it too close to harvest time but in case it changes the flavour of the strawberries! It shouldn't do, but better safe than sorry

@PaulSmith-jr1qe Жыл бұрын

@@JBNat Thanks JB

@hellohello-dy5nw 2 жыл бұрын

Hey JB, it is difficult to find Castile soap where I'm from. Are there any alternatives to Castile soap or is it okay to skip the soap altogether? Perhaps I can make the drench in small batches so that the plant in a single pot gets the full concentration of the neem oil and water mix?

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry I only just saw this question! I imagine it's a bit late now, but I would say that dish soap can work just fine. I've used dish soap in a pinch for this drench method and the plants were all fine. It's just when you're spraying the leaves that you've gotta beware of.

@justinereddington7559 Жыл бұрын

When is the right time( month) soil drench with neem solution to get the soil ready for next planting season before we put in the seeds? I have a bad aphid’s infestation and would like to do complete soil drench and let my soil ready or prevention from aphids for next grow. Thank you.

@JBNat Жыл бұрын

Neem oil actually degrades very quickly in the soil. It's one of the benefits as it means it doesn't build up too much and impact other things. You want to use it once your plants are established but not too young. I wouldn't use it on plants until they're at least 3 weeks old, as some people have said it can impact seedlings.