Is Dr Bronners Castile soap safe for seedlings?

PlayboyJ

PlayboyJ

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What’s up guys, I got a very important question, Yesterday I noticed one of my seedlings leaves were bitten off by a bug. I am worried it will get worse and kill my seedling. Is Dr Bronners soap mixed with vinegar, Peppermint, and Eucalyptus oil safe? LMK!!!
 
CaliRootz88

CaliRootz88

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For a seedling I would say most things are harsh. BUT if you feel you must spray maybe try Dr. Bronners Soap by itself with water only. Without the vinegar and peppermint and eucalyptus oil. Seems a bit over kill. Try a potency of 4mls of Dr. Bronner soap only to a 1/2 gallon of water and mix well. PH to 6-7.0 and spray only during light out and allow adequate dry time.
 
Rurumo

Rurumo

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Essential oils can be hard on plants, even when emulsified with Dr. Bronners. I've gotten some "burned spots" using that combination before on full grown plants. My suggestion is to test any spray spray on one test seedling/plant, 24 hours before you spray the entire crop, then you never have to worry about losing everything to some new IPM spray. Good luck!
 
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EpicBagseed

Active Member
I'm trying a homemade version of pure crop1 on steroids.
Dr bronner Castile soap
Lime juice
Rubbing alcohol
Garlic
Thyme
Sesame oil
Cinnamon oil
Tea tree oil
Rosemary oil
And a little extra peppermint oil for the hell of it. 1gallon of water All mixed together and strained.

Dipped clones didn't mind and neither did the teens. No rinsing.
 
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