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It BETTER be ok, I use it in my mixes and occasionally as top-dressing.
I'm also interested in hearing this. I have been looking at adding both to the mix but am in the same boat. Thanks for asking!
Hey Cap, I was wondering what affects neem cake meal (NCM) can have on bennies? If i amend my medium with NCM, will it be an oxymoron if I'm using ur beneficials? I am aware that using a concentrated neem oil as drenches can do extensive damage to beneficial microbial populations, but NCM is not concentrated and is a slow release. From my understanding, it helps out against unwanted nematodes. Im hoping it will act as a repellent for RA and FG. Im also under the impressions that NCM also has other beneficial properties in the soil food web. I picked some up a year ago and used it on two cycles. i did not see any difference and i also didnt have any soil pests. I just dont know if its compatable with OG Biowar? maybe im over thinking it... Just wondering what your thoughts are?
thanks for looking into it Cap. Good info to know.Found out neem cake will inhibit the growth of all fungi and bacteria. Wait 1 month after using neem cake to introduce bennies. Apparently it won't kill them but it will really slow them down.
can you "cook" the neem meal firstIf neem is antifungal then it is possible that it is also anti good fungi.
I cannot find any supporting evidence online that shows neem cake does not harm beneficials, other than a few cannabis forums. However, my microbe source is telling me to wait a month after applying neem cake to introduce bennies. This may be because the neem has to break down a bit first to be safe/ineffective on bennies.
There are certainly some bacteria that will feed on neem as this is how decomposition works. Possibly the rhodospirillum species in the packs... but that is not to say that ALL micxrobes in the soil will feed off neem cake.
I am still looking for sources.
damn near read my mind, i was thinking maybe throw it in my compost... but would that throw decomposing bacteria off balance? shit.can you "cook" the neem meal first
aka mix with some dirt, moisten, leave in the closet for a month?
honestly just trying to wrap my head around it@mastacheeser what is the benefit you are trying to achieve using neem cake? I don't use it, but I think most people use it for it's anti fungal/insect repellent properties. It breaks down fairly quickly, so if you are breaking it down first before applying it, what benefits are you getting?
So I'm ok putting it in my mixes, then?
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