BD 508 (Equisetum arvense)
- It is very high in silica; it can be used as a tea to control fungus in the early season
- It should be sprayed at full Moon (2-4 days before) and at Moon opposition Saturn, the same as BD 50
Materials
- 1 kg Equisetum arvense (Horsetail herb) or Casuarina
- 10 litres water
Preparation process
- Make a strong tea/tincture by boiling the Equisetum arvense or Casuarinain hot water for 2 hrs. Let it sit for 2 days.
Application process
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Dilute the tincture: 50 grams tincture to 10 litres of water
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Spray onto the soil or over the plants in the early growing stages
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For mild fungus problems BD 508 is often sufficient, but for more severe problems BD 501 is more effective.
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Source
- Selvaraj, N., B.Anita, B.Anusha and M.Guru Saraswathi. 2006. Organic Horticulture creating a more sustainable farming. Horticultural Research Station, Udhagamandalam.
- Bio-Dynamic Association of India (BDI)
Updated on oct 2014 |
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