2006-09-23 18:37:10 · 6 answers · asked by YeahWellYouKnowHowItIs 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Mostly vegetable crops... and I would just like to use it as a preventative measure.
2006-09-23 19:00:17 · update #1
Farmers do it all the time
2006-09-23 18:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With out knowing what you are trying to get rid of I say an emphatic NO. Go to your state extension agent and ask. Chemical fungicides and sterilizers will stay in the ground and will be taken up by the roots of plants. Most chemicals are listed not to be used for edible plants when it comes to fungicides. But to make sure like I said call your State extension agent he will be listed under government. Happy planting.
2006-09-24 06:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by ksr_2857 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you growing your own vegetables? Isn't one reason, to produce something free of toxic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides? Why on earth would you foul your own nest?
In my view this is not a situation where prevention is called for. If and when you notice evidence of fungus, mold or mildew, spray with a solution of 1 T. baking soda to a gallon of water. Repeat after a rain. It changes the pH of the foliage but is harmless to humans.
2006-09-24 08:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow, please stop there. This is the vicious cycle of the farming world. The farmers plant and spray those chemicals so that the vege looks nice and green and sellable. And we the poor consumer happily take in of what we thought a healthy and nutritious vege. May i suggest that you look into some botanical based ingredients to solve your problem, fungus , insects etc? You don't want to destroy your body for the sake of your vegetables. Bear in mind that some chemicals have accumulative effect in our body and next generation to come. If you can't find one, mail me @ mail_me_112000@yahoo.com.sg for recommendation.
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2006-09-24 10:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by housefather_aug2007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess you could however I wouldn't. The plants will take up the chemicals in the fungicide and then you will be eating them.. Your choice.
2006-09-24 05:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Leslie S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please give more details regarding the fungus in your soil affecting which edible plant.
2006-09-24 01:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by hildegard r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋