misting

[phillykid]

Yeah, I'm using lime already mixed in with my seaweed compost but I read that cottonseed meal could buffer the soil. I'm going out on a limb here that the cottonseed and alfalfa might have somewhat similar effects...Is this just crap info?

i thought this might be some help gl
http://www.cbc-canada.com/grow/nutrientorg.html

[Garden Knowm]

MORE tid bits

Water that comes from the tap with a 100ppm or greater can leave noticable resdue on leaves when the water drys...

Misting plants is also a good way to disrupt bugs.. mites do not like misting..

[stinkyattic]

Thanks for posting that PhillyKid. Good summary.

Every time I mist I use just a bit of neem in the water. The leaves are healty and shiny, and this MAY just be a coincidence, but I have never had a problem with mites even though I know they're around, I've seen them on my roses outdoors.