Is this the type of Kaolin clay you can use in your garden around cucumbers and tomatoes?
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while I've never heard of using Kaolin clay in your garden (not saying you can't, I've just never heard of it), I do use diatomacious earth and it works wonders! It gets rid of all kinds of crawly things (including fleas if you have dogs). The stuff is magic! Just be SURE you purchase FOOD GRADE diatomacious earth, not the stuff used for pools. I do use Kaolin clay for cosmetics and clay masks, great stuff for that. Also, you can't go wrong with the Frontier brand. Love their products.
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Spraying the green tender bark of newly planted trees may act as a protection to UV exposure
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Hi Rebecca. I don't know..and I don't know if there are different types of 'Kaolin' clay. I'd research it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I have no idea. I bought it for use in facial masks. Never heard of using it in the garden, but it sounds like it wouldn't hurt.
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yes. much info online under name "Surround" -google "surround cucumber beetles" as to methods of application (like dunking seedlings in kaolin in water to cover leaves)and as Constantine mentioned concerning trees, it also lowers temp and protects leaves from sunburn.
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Yes Patio style tomatoes work fine in this. probably no more than 2 plants though
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I used them on my tomato's and they look great. I combined them with miracle grow potting soil.
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I have used cucumber, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini... also cut fruit like melon, strawberry.. that is what i have used it in.
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I've used this rake in to keep weeds out of my garden and it works great. I haven't tried it on heavy clay soils but I think it won't work well. The blade would probably have trouble cutting the soil and the whole rake may not be strong enough to endure that kind of punishment. You are better off using another tool to break up the clay. After the clay is properly mulched, this rake would work well.
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Sure it can.We lined the box with landscape cloth then added sand, soil, peat moss, and vermiculite. You may need to add compost next year, but the soil will always be good. You may want to consider a yearly soil test also. Important thing is to have fun with your garden-using a raised bed/square foot-type of approach is a great way to do it. Best wishes for fun gardening season.
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Yes this is Green Clay. I can only go by what the Seller states as far as it being 100% natural.
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Personally I use the cheap stuff for my vegetable gardens. I don't feel like it makes the ground super hot but it is much thicker and durable than normal stuff sold in stores. So maybe not a good idea to use it for your garden.
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I love my vitaClay. I have cooked one meal in it but I use it for rice and porridge all the time it works great I bought it because I feared my old rice cooker was leaching toxic metals. I feel better knowing this is clay.
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I found it OK to grow cherry tomatoes - but I didn't try any other variety. It worked very well with Kale and Melons however. You have to fill it right up to the top though - and that does take a lot of planting mix!
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I would think it's possible, but would put landscaping fabric followed by a thin layer of gravel just to inhibit leakage of fine soil from box. Our box is over what was lawn. We put landscaping fabric in bottom mainly to inhibit any weed growth from whatever was under the garden as we didn't get rid of the grass first. In the fall when cleaning out the summer growth we discovered that the roots of our tomatoes etc. did go down through the fabric into the soil below so we are not sure how well the garden plants would do with just the soil in the box. Flowers and/or smaller plants would most likely be OK, but larger plants might not do as well.
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well - I live in NY state and the ground in my garden is clay - however it is not the red clay like Georgia. The tiller works fine for me - I actually love this little tiller!!
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The label does not directly address gardens. However, it does state that can be used around "trees and vines that will not bear edible fruit for one year....Should accidental contact be made, to foliage, immediately wash off with water". Based on that, I would not use this on a vegetable garden.
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Yes, it is bentonite clay and it is the kind that you can consume. It can be used for toothpaste and tooth power recipes as well has a remedy for food poisoning and stomach virus. This is the main ingredient in Earthpaste toothpaste.
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Yes I think so. I could see using it for that. The bottom has plenty of space for bags of soil if they are not the super large size. The upper shelf will fit clay pots nicely. I'll try the add pictures this weekend of the inside
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Robert this clay is self hardening and great for creating vase, coil pots and boxes. I really enjoy this brand of clay it very easy to manipulate and dry. I have been using since high school and I am in my forties. You must keep it covered when you not working with it due to drying process. You must knead before using it to avoid the cracking.Enjoy it! I do.
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I do since I get my vegetables from CSA and sometimes they have mud on them