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Old 12-03-2007, 10:27 PM
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I've been using neem oil for about a month or so now on my compot of Catts. They seem to be doing fine until recently.

Like brookn, I, too, read to store pure neem in cool place or the fridge to keep its potency. To soften/liquify, let stand in room temp. or place container in warm water.

In addition to what brook posted, when making a neem oil mix (neem/soap detergent/h2O) spray, only make the amount needed and use within 6 hours. Leftover mix should be discarded.

The last week or so, I've been lazy making a new neem oil mix for spraying my compot and have been using the same mix for a little over a week. Recently, I noticed the leaves of the seedlings are starting to shrivel and some are starting to mottle. That said, I'll be making a new mix at next spraying....and the next...
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