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lil~greensprout

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Much improved pics, they be look'n all green`r now !
Hey... please elaborate on the cinnamon & eucalyptus
for mold/bugs I've never heard of those being used as
such, C~mon man enlighten a brotha, cause I gotsta know !

P.S. plants look killer as per usual... :watchplant:Always peep'n !

 

MileHighGuy

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Any essential oil will work in combination with other things.

Plants from the Mint Family do well... Like Rosemary...

Here is some info on the two Cali talks about:

Cinnamaldehyde, C9H8O
Cinnamaldehyde, or 3-phenylprop-2-enal to use its IUPAC name, is an oily yellow liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 246 °C. Cinnamaldehyde can be made synthetically but is more commonly obtained from the steam distillation of the oil of cinnamon bark which is a much more efficient process. It is mainly used as a flavouring agent or as a scent for candles. It is non-toxic but can irritate skin if in contact for too long. As with many components of essential oils cinnamaldehyde displays antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is also reported to be a good pesticide. These properties support the medicinal and soothing properties of cinnamon bark. A minor component of cinnamon oil is eugenol (shown below). This compound makes up about 10% of the oil and displays antiseptic and analgesic properties which may also contribute to cinnamon's soothing effect.

The Into to a scholarly article, "Eucalyptus essential oil as a natural pesticide"

Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae), an Australian native, represented by around 700 species is a genus of tall, evergreen and magnificent trees cultivated world over for its oil, gum, pulp, timber, medicine and aesthetic value. Among the various wood and non-wood products, essential oil found in its foliage is the most important one and finds extensive use in food, perfumery and pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the oil possesses a wide spectrum of biological activity including anti-microbial, fungicidal, insecticidal/insect repellent, herbicidal, acaricidal and nematicidal. The present paper discusses this environmentally benign pest control using eucalyptus oils against bacteria, fungi, insects, nematodes, weeds and mites. The use of eucalyptus oil as a natural pesticide is of immense significance in view of the environmental and toxicological implications of the indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides and overcoming/reducing the problem of increasing pest resistance.

I sometimes use essential oils with my neem or with my soap sprays.... plus they smell Great!

Caliente has got it down though with the Hot Misting... seems pretty cool!
 

calientecarlos

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More better pics to come...

Sprout- I had always used eucalyptus in vapo when sick and just fig'd plants would like it. Again I just stumbled upon awesome cheap alternative I already had laying around. MHG suggested cinnamon and boom goes the dynamite!! Good friends and good pot goes a long way...

MHG-Thx for sharing the tech info. I didn't know that much aboot em. Great info for sure!
 

silver hawaiian

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Mmmmyello

Lookin' killer caliento charlie! Glad to catch this ride earlyish on! :D

This looks to be quite a promising place indeed, and quite relevant to my interests. :thank you:
 

calientecarlos

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Mmmmglad ya made it silver!! Thanks mang!! Oughta be one helluva ride... so get comfy n roll a scud!! We do shit wicked fuckin awesome easy round herr, (more time to test product and play). :headbange

Stay cool daddyo...
~hot chuck
 

calientecarlos

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All is well in cannatown...

Maui
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~caliente
 
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greenmatter

go carl !!!!

good to see you are still taking advantage of life in the rectangle.
 

calientecarlos

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Greenmatter- Nice to see ya! Yeah, I do what I can when n if I can...I guess:dance013:

Sprout- Me too!! I'll get some better pics soon...
 

calientecarlos

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Gonna build a swamp cooler and a compost tea brewer soon... here's a few designs I like

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Yeah buddy!! DIY shiz is fun too :headbange


~caliente
 
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greenmatter

yo carl

your outdoor pics make it look like you might live in an area that is kind of "farmy"

have you had any luck finding kelp in bulk anywhere?

if i hear "horses don't eat kelp but there is kelp in this bag of Purina horse food. do you want that?" one more time i'm gonna scream and /or choke a co-op employee
 

MileHighGuy

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yo carl

your outdoor pics make it look like you might live in an area that is kind of "farmy"

have you had any luck finding kelp in bulk anywhere?

if i hear "horses don't eat kelp but there is kelp in this bag of Purina horse food. do you want that?" one more time i'm gonna scream and /or choke a co-op employee

hahaha I just got recommended a product called SOURCE

www.4source.com cause it has kelp in it... is that good enough?! lol

I live near Caliente and there is ZERO kelp out here.

I'm asking for a special order of some Thorvin for horses.... but we will see the price quote is.
 

MileHighGuy

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Found Kelp!!!

Talk to your Co-op about Soilmender products.... they usually carry the Yum Yum mix.

I was able to get 40lbs of Kelp Meal for $85.00

I called soilmender and it is OMRI certified also Ascophyllum nodosum
 
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