When applying beneficial nematodes do I till, fertilize, plant seeds, and then apply, or apply nematodes before I till, fertilize, and plant?
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It does say that it should be applied to moistened soil so I applied to my garden before tilling or doing anything to it. Then I watered it afterward and tilled it a couple days later. All you are really doing is applying microrganisms and they actually feed on and destroy larvae of many inscts harmful to gardens. But it does state on box to hoe into soil or add to potting soil, or apply as topdressing depending on the type of pest you are attempting to control. Hope this helps!
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I do one application before tilling and planting, and if the plants show any bad signs upon sprouting, after 3rd or 4th leaves, I may do another application. Hope that helps!
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I had a mulched shrub - a much loved viburnum carlesii - that was severely infested with something. Tilling around its base was not feasible. I scratched the the surface (literally) and then drenched the soil with the nematode solution. It pretty much took care of the problem.
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I would till, fertilize, and plant then right after apply the nematodes. Being that you have to pour water over the newly planted seeds to rid the ground of air pockets, its a good opportunity to start the nematodes at the same time. They started to work the very next day after i applied. Two days later, the gnats were completely gone and they havent come back. What you can also do is get some "gnat stix" to help get rid of or ward off gnats that are adults.
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I believe you till fertilize and plant seeds then apply. That"s what I did.
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It's recommended that you cultivate the soil first, then spread thinly by hand (no need to use a spreader). No top soil or fertilizer either. It will deaden the germination process.
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Once you receive your Beneficial Nematodes they should be used with in 6 months and you can keep them stored them in the refrigerator.
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Application rates vary, depending on what you're using it for. Flowers/Plants/Vegetables: When preparing the soil, use Azomite at the rate of 1 lb. per 10 sq. ft. If in rows, mix into the soil along the rows at rate of 1 lb. per 25 ft. of row. If bed is established, sprinkle around each plant. For houseplants, mix 1 teaspoon per 2-inch pot diameter with potting soil before planting. Give 1 teaspoon quarterly thereafter. For roses, apply 1/2 lb. to 1 lb. to the soil around each plant and lightly till into soil. Lawn/Turf Care: For existing lawns, a 44 pound bag of Azomite will cover 12,000 to 15,000 square feet. Apply up to 4 times per year. For new lawns, apply at a heavier rate and till into soil before planting seed or laying sod. Side Note:: RAw Supply always packages appropriately with labeling & usage rates & is an authorized distributor with Azomite. ;)
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Actually you should definitely apply the fungus control at the time you fertilize because the fertilizer is the likely cause of the fungus or what promotes the growth of fungus already there. It's probably the nitrogen but whatever it is in fertilizer that promotes fungus growth, the only way to keep this from happening is to time the fungus control at the same time you fertilize.
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Thanks for your input. I was told if you use reemay it's OK to plant beans now. What do you think?
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Nematodes are live creatures. I agree with J. Deloach, wait 30 days after the insecticide was sprayed, otherwise you just kill them off.
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Usually when you seed you add a starter fertilizer. I doubt that adding milorganite would hurt anything though
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I guess it depends on what you are trying to do. For sprouting seeds I've heard of people using 50% rock dust to 50% soil. The good thing is you can't use too much. If you have poor soil or you are trying to build up the qualify of your soil you can be generous with your application. I would definitely side with using more than less but ultimately you have to weigh cost to benefit. I would suggest doing a google search for application amounts if I didn't satisfy your question. Good luck
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I have a small yard and I was able to cover the front and back yard with the amount of beneficial nematodes that I bought. I was using it for fleas also and for grubs. In digging this year in the yard I have noticed a marked diminution in the number of grubs that I have run across. I will need to wait another 3-4 weeks to see the influence of the nematodes on june bugs.
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It all depends on your soil. This will add fertilization to your soil but, if the soil is poor you may want to add extra separately.
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It is great for indoor plants and vegetables in the garden. For indoor plants mix it with your potting soil along with green sand, rock phosphate, bone meal, kelp meal, and other choice ingredients, wet it and wait about 30 days before planting. It takes time for the ingredients to begin to break down so that the nutrients are available for your plants. Some good recipes can be found online at a number of sites and blogs about organic gardening.
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I usually use it when i plant something. Fruit trees, shrubs, tomatoes, even flowers. It is very good food for roots. Put a small amount in a hole.
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Nope you want to apply after the plant has received its daily watering. Just a light spray, be sure and start on the inside of the plant and work out. (start at the main stem and work out. Is crucial to cover every bit or nothing at all.
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After adding the package of nematodes to water, you can apply it with a garden tank sprayer if using outdoors or you can apply with a watering can if using on indoor houseplants. The mixture needs to be used with 6 hours of adding to the water. Nematodes need oxygen and will die if not applied soon to adding to the water. Do not apply in the full sun if using outdoors.
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They say no fertilizers 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. The nematodes take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks to start working. But once frost appears on the ground, it's too late to do anything - the grubs have burrowed deeper into the ground and you'll need to wait until next Spring.
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you have enough seed to do both. use about a fourth of the seed each time. this gives you the opportunity to plant several times