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Fermented plant extracts
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CC_2U
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A neighbor is going to cut down this giant cardoon plant (it's about 8' tall and about that big across). Other than composting know any other value to using this plant like you do nettle or comfrey?
I had another question about comfrey tea. Most of the information that I've found online is from England where growing comfrey by organic gardeners and farmers is more common than not.
In several blog postings, forums, etc. I've seen it mentioned that when you've allowed the comfrey to sit in the barrel of water for several weeks that the comfrey is almost completely broken down with very little leaf material intact.
Or am I misreading these posts?
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A neighbor is going to cut down this giant cardoon plant (it's about 8' tall and about that big across). Other than composting know any other value to using this plant like you do nettle or comfrey?
I had another question about comfrey tea. Most of the information that I've found online is from England where growing comfrey by organic gardeners and farmers is more common than not.
In several blog postings, forums, etc. I've seen it mentioned that when you've allowed the comfrey to sit in the barrel of water for several weeks that the comfrey is almost completely broken down with very little leaf material intact.
Or am I misreading these posts?
CC
GoneRooty
Member
The leaf stems and unopened flower heads are edible as are the roots, and they are excellent sources of potassium and magnesium, and also contain calcium and iron. I couldn't find anything about using it as a nutrient source for plants.
Also, CC didn't you say something in a post the other day about a place in Portland to get neem and karanja? Or am I mistaken?
Also, CC didn't you say something in a post the other day about a place in Portland to get neem and karanja? Or am I mistaken?
Amber Trich
Active member
comfrey leaf does disintegrate really fast so i would believe that CC2U. i mulch my gardens with it and it seems to melt right in.
Success! I diluted 1 dropperful(30 drops) of yarrow tincture into 2oz of water and sprayed it on a ganja plant in a 4 inch pot... absolutely no problem. The solution was strong enough to smell both the alcohol and herb. I wanted to see what it would do to mites and eggs but they rinsed right away maybe the alcohol dislodged the eggs.. Im going to keep trying it maybe try to go stronger just to see what causes a burn.
Success! I diluted 1 dropperful(30 drops) of yarrow tincture into 2oz of water and sprayed it on a ganja plant in a 4 inch pot... absolutely no problem. The solution was strong enough to smell both the alcohol and herb. I wanted to see what it would do to mites and eggs but they rinsed right away maybe the alcohol dislodged the eggs.. Im going to keep trying it maybe try to go stronger just to see what causes a burn.
organicterra
Member
I actually used the whole thing including some roots.
I only needed like 3 or 4 dandelions because I made it in an 8 oz salsa container.
Next time I'll try seperating the parts like jaykush recommends.
I'm also making a lavender and rosemary FPE now for a mite spray.
Could anyone suggest how long I should let it sit before using?
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spinosad is a fermented organism..
i googled it and it looks like a artichoke or something, anyways the leaves look like great mulch material.
actually this happens with all of the plant material we use. ive had some extracts that i just left going for learning purposes, i have some that are 2 years old. after a few months the leaf matter is almost completely broken down. at the bottom is a thin layer of something, not 100% sure what but its far less than what went in(looks like a thin layer of soil almost). im assuming that the rest of the material was broken down into its base components and turned into a soluble state.
the instructions are posted many times, its 24-48 hours depending on temperature, the hotter it is the faster its done.
organicterra
Member
muchos gracias
I have a couple yarrow plants growing also. They are showing first signs of flower.
What is the best parts/method for the yarrow extract?
I searched (feebly at best) but didn't find anything specific to a yarrow extract.
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Yes, same family as artichoke, and cardoons are edible (barely). Best preparation is to blanch multiple times, then bread and deep fry (can't go wrong with fried plants). They grow gigantic down here and are basically considered an ornamental... unless you are a hippy chef and get off on charging people to eat odd foods.
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Amber Trich
Active member
straight tincture sprayed on plants causes no visible damage.
thanks for the dandelion info Jay
organicterra so it seems like the mix you made should be suitable, if not quite as specific, as having the parts separated out.
AmberTrich thanks for reporting back with that information.
CC2 more expensive than gold. Is it me or do those prices seem a tad high?
organicterra so it seems like the mix you made should be suitable, if not quite as specific, as having the parts separated out.
AmberTrich thanks for reporting back with that information.
CC2 more expensive than gold. Is it me or do those prices seem a tad high?
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CC_2U
LOL
What I can't figure out is what you would do with it? Human consumption?
<shakes head>
What I can't figure out is what you would do with it? Human consumption?
<shakes head>
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I got some presents recently.Here they are. Going to use them for mulching and FPE along with dandelions now, and other cool plants.
Thanks again to all contributors
Comfrey
Nice start! Wait until about the end of July. You should be amazed with the amount of plant material you'll be able to harvest even on your first cut.
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