Wetting agent - Surfactant - Yucca extract replacement

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John LOQUE

Member

• Oct 15, 2020

• #1

Hi,
for a foliar spray, i need to use yucca extract as a surfactant. But in my country the yucca extract seems to be forbidden. Many stores can't ship to my country, i don't know why.
But it must not be the only surfactant or wetting agent that would be bio or harmless for the plants.
What else could i use? I was thinking about black soap, but i don't know...
Thanks for advice

 

ReikoX

Knight of the BlackSvn

• Oct 15, 2020

• #2

Aloe can be used as a wetting agent, reetha nut powder makes an excellent wetting agent and shampoo. You can even use a couple drops of Castille soap such as Dr. Bronner's.

 

BillFarthing

Active member

Veteran

• Oct 15, 2020

• #3

Castile soap, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Dawn dish soap, lecithins or even potassium silicate can be used as a wetting, emulsifying, sticker/spreader agent.

 

Grapefruitroop

Active member

• Oct 16, 2020

• #4

Also, in Europe from agroterra.com Yuquil by Cheminova

 

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John LOQUE

Member

• Oct 16, 2020

• #5

Thanks guys, i'm gonna buy castile soap...

 

troutman

Seed Whore

• Oct 16, 2020

• #6

If your soil is too dry it helps to use a spray bottle to mist the surface and wait a little while.

Once the surface is moist the water goes down a lot easier.

 

BillFarthing

Active member

Veteran

• Oct 16, 2020

• #7

troutman said:

If your soil is too dry it helps to use a spray bottle to mist the surface and wait a little while.

Once the surface is moist the water goes down a lot easier.

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If you are using a peat-based mix that compacts, a saucer with standing feed water helps rehydrate.



It doesn't solve the problem of root constriction, but re-applying fresh soil or soilless mix to a compacted root ball helps hold moisture as well.

 

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John LOQUE

Member

• Nov 14, 2020

• #8

OK thanks. I'm about to use it. So if i use shampoo, what about quantity? I have 0.1 L of spray. 2 or 3 drops? More?