Today
we worked in the garden by digging up herbs and transplanting them
into containers. We always bring our culinary herbs indoors to enjoy
them throughout the winter months and think it is best to bring them
in before the weather turns colder than 60 degrees. Herbs are heat
seekers and when the days and nights turn cool the plants are
stressed.
We
transplanted Rosemary,
Sage, Oregon Basil, Peppermint and Parsley today. But before bringing
the plants indoors we sprayed all with Garden Safe Neem Oil
Concentrate. Neem oil is an organic way to get rid of a variety of
garden pests; aphids, whiteflies, powdery mildew, and spider mites.
It
is best to treat your plants with the Neem oil solution a day or two
before bringing them indoors. It takes approximately 24 hours to get
rid of the pests on your plants.
Neem
oil organic concentrate is easy to use because this natural product
is mixed with water before applying with a garden sprayer to your
plants. Spray your plants, and saturate them with pest control. Then
wait a day or two before bringing your transplants indoors for
the winter.
Note:
Oil does not mix well with water so you need to shake the formula
often before and during application. Refrain from using neem oil on any flowers or buds as it is toxic to bees.
