Summertime is when all of us want to enjoy the beauty and bounty of our gardens – but who
wants to spend all their time taking care of them?
Basic-H® has been used for years by farmers and home gardeners alike to reduce the amount of watering time, improve the quality of the soil, and treat for pests. Even in those areas where Basic-H® Soil Conditioner is not available (Pennsylvania, for instance), you can still get great results by using Basic-H®, Basic-G® and Liqui-Lea®.
Be careful to note special circumstances, such as whether to spray on foliage, to apply only to the soil around plants, avoid spraying on blooming trees or plants, and other restrictions. Basic-H is a surfactant, not a fertilizer, so don’t use one concentration for all uses, or you will kill the plants you love.
Soil Preparation
an area of 1,000 sq. ft. (20 feet x 50 feet). Wet down with sprinkler or till in immediately.
Using a hose applicator, set the dial to 7 Tablespoons to 1 gallon water.
Lawns
For growing lawns in the spring and fall, using a spray applicator, set the dial to 7 Tablespoons
spray evenly over the lawn. Repeat until the entire lawn is treated.
Transplanting
may also add 2-3 teaspoons Liqui-Lea. Add a small amount to the hole before planting.
Seed Planting
Before planting seeds (If you don’t use this recipe, then you will need to use the one below).
When planting seeds (If you used the recipe above, you don’t need to do this.) Mix 1 oz. Basic-
H to 1 gallon water; pour this mixture into the seed furrow before placing seeds. You may also
add 2-3 teaspoons Liqui-Lea.
Plant Feeding
also add 1 teaspoon Liqui-Lea. Mix 4 drops (a little less than 1/8 teaspoon) Basic-H to 1 quart water. Water plants every other week.
water. Spray every 7-9 days; apply in the evening or on dark days.
For tomatoes Mix 10-12 drops (not quite ¼ teaspoon) to 16 oz. water. Apply to ground around
the plant, not directly on the plant.
For small trees and shrubs Mix 1 teaspoon Basic-H to 1 gallon water; apply with watering can or hose applicator.
Insect Spray
NOTE: Not all of the following recipes use this mixture. Do not to use this for every insect problem.
bloom.
For vegetables (NOT tomatoes) Mix 1 oz. G/H concentrate to 3 gallons water.
For gardens and flowers Use 1 oz. G/H concentrate to 2.5 - 5 gallons water; plant size and
maturity determine strength. Do not spray when plants are in full bloom.
spiders and other diseases and insects.
100 feet with an Ortho bottle or use an injector.
For shrubs and trees (bagworms, web worms, etc.) Mix 1 Tablespoon G/H concentrate to 1
gallon water. Spray every 7-9 days until blossom – do not spray when trees are in full bloom.
For picnic areas Mix 1 oz. G/H concentrate to 1 gallon water. Spray one hour before picnic.
For problem insects (squash bugs, bag worms, fleas, ticks, etc.) Mix 1 oz. G/H concentrate to 1
gallon water; spray lawns, trees, dog houses, kennels runs, etc.
The Gardener’s Friend
without gloves, and when the task is done, rinse all the grime away under the spigot. Basic-H
will coat your skin, and won’t come off until you add water.
HAPPY GARDENING !
Please note: There are two different kinds of Basic-H – there is the Classic Basic-H which I prefer, which comes in 5 gallon & 30 gallon sizes. The amounts used in these recipes are for the Classic Basic-H and is best for the plants.
The second type of Basic-H is Basic-H2, which comes in both 16 oz. and 64 oz. This formula is twice the concentrate of the Classic Basic-H, so be sure that if you are using Basic-H2 that you cut all dilutions in half!
Please follow directions carefully. When in doubt, less is best.
We are not responsible for injury or loss.
These recipes, tips, and uses have been compiled from the Field, and are not endorsed by
Shaklee Corporation.
© 2000 Stony Ridge Farm
Reprinted from an article in the Stony Ridge Farm Newsletter, June 1999
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