It's not just secateurs, spades and fertilizer that belong in a gardener's equipment. Plant protection products are just as important. Do you have a bottle of neem oil (also known as neem oil) in your kit? No, then you should definitely get the liquid, because neem oil drives away many pests. Among other things, the stubborn mildew.
How to use neem oil for mildew?
Neem oil is an effective, natural remedy for combating mildew. Mix 5 ml of neem oil with 1 ml of Rimulgan and 1 l of water, pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray the affected plants, ideally on an overcast morning without rain.
Does neem oil have side effects
Neem oil is an extract that is obtained from the fruits of the neem tree. It is a natural product and is therefore completely harmless and environmentally friendly. Animals that eat sprayed leaves are not at risk. Only plant pests cannot tolerate the natural fungicide. In addition, neem oil even has an immune-boosting effect and can therefore also be used as a preventive measure.
What you definitely need to consider
- It is best to spray the affected plant with the neem oil solution in the morning hours
- repeat the application and be patient if the mildew only disappears after a few days
- It should not rain when spraying the plant, as precipitation washes the solution from the leaves
- The leaves risk burning in strong sunlight. Choose an overcast day for application
Tips for mixing
- to prepare the fungicide, mix 5 ml of neem oil with 1 ml of Rimulgan and 1 l of water
- the Rimulgan serves as an emulsifier
- fill the solution into a spray bottle and spray the mildew with the mixture
- dose the neem oil sparingly
- In stores you will find both ready-made neem oil fungicides and pure neem oil
- Neem oil only becomes liquid at room temperature. You may need to warm the bottle first before producing the fungicide. You can use your hands for this
- If the infestation is very severe, you can also apply the neem oil undiluted to the leaves
- enrich your irrigation water with the neem oil mixture, prevent the development of mildew
