Soapberry Nuts (for IPM and Soil Drench)
Soapberry nuts are toxic to many pests, such as thrips, mites, aphids, gnats, slugs, and caterpillars. They kill soft-bodied pests by both poisoning and suffocation.
Grab a bag and make a batch of Soapberry Nut Extract for IPM and soil drench. Refer to Additional Information for instructions. We currently offer an 8-ounce bag.
Benefits of Using Soapberry Nut Extract in Our Gardens:
can be used as a wetting agent
helps to increase nutrient uptake
aids your pesticides in sticking and coating the plant more efficiently
promotes overall beneficial microbial activity in your soil
works as both an anti-fungal and an anti-microbe
provides a cleaner way to flush your plants
anti-microbe
anti-fungal
promotes beneficial microbial activity in the soil
surfactant (reduces surface tension) for better penetration
bio-enhancer-added to products to make them work better
manages excess salts (fertilizer build-up) in soil
improves H2O penetration
mildew cure (fungus)
miticide (soapy quality that suffocates mites)
minimizes wash-off (plant leaves)
spray binder
triggers plants defensive response to anaerobic fungi
biochemical inhibitors
boosts the potency of other products (adjuvants)
insect repellent
Soapberry nuts are toxic to many pests, such as thrips, mites, aphids, gnats, slugs, and caterpillars. They kill soft-bodied pests by both poisoning and suffocation.
Grab a bag and make a batch of Soapberry Nut Extract for IPM and soil drench. Refer to Additional Information for instructions. We currently offer an 8-ounce bag.
Benefits of Using Soapberry Nut Extract in Our Gardens:
can be used as a wetting agent
helps to increase nutrient uptake
aids your pesticides in sticking and coating the plant more efficiently
promotes overall beneficial microbial activity in your soil
works as both an anti-fungal and an anti-microbe
provides a cleaner way to flush your plants
anti-microbe
anti-fungal
promotes beneficial microbial activity in the soil
surfactant (reduces surface tension) for better penetration
bio-enhancer-added to products to make them work better
manages excess salts (fertilizer build-up) in soil
improves H2O penetration
mildew cure (fungus)
miticide (soapy quality that suffocates mites)
minimizes wash-off (plant leaves)
spray binder
triggers plants defensive response to anaerobic fungi
biochemical inhibitors
boosts the potency of other products (adjuvants)
insect repellent
Soapberry nuts are toxic to many pests, such as thrips, mites, aphids, gnats, slugs, and caterpillars. They kill soft-bodied pests by both poisoning and suffocation.
Grab a bag and make a batch of Soapberry Nut Extract for IPM and soil drench. Refer to Additional Information for instructions. We currently offer an 8-ounce bag.
Benefits of Using Soapberry Nut Extract in Our Gardens:
can be used as a wetting agent
helps to increase nutrient uptake
aids your pesticides in sticking and coating the plant more efficiently
promotes overall beneficial microbial activity in your soil
works as both an anti-fungal and an anti-microbe
provides a cleaner way to flush your plants
anti-microbe
anti-fungal
promotes beneficial microbial activity in the soil
surfactant (reduces surface tension) for better penetration
bio-enhancer-added to products to make them work better
manages excess salts (fertilizer build-up) in soil
improves H2O penetration
mildew cure (fungus)
miticide (soapy quality that suffocates mites)
minimizes wash-off (plant leaves)
spray binder
triggers plants defensive response to anaerobic fungi
biochemical inhibitors
boosts the potency of other products (adjuvants)
insect repellent
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Most gardeners don’t need large batches, so here’s an easy way to make it as needed.
One-half gallon will make a gallon of super-concentrated solution. Grind it as finely as possible (power consistency); let it sit in room temperature water for 3 days if finely ground; and 5-7 days if roughly ground.
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: For 1 qt of extract, fill a large pot with 2 qts of good water (chlorine-free, soft) and add 3–4 soapberries (breaking them up is optional).
Step 2: Bring the water to a boil and reduce it to a simmer. It will foam tremendously, so keep an eye on it. Allow it to simmer until it reduces to about 1 qt.
Step 3: Strain the mixture and let it cool. For a finer extract, strain again using coffee filters.
Step 4: Pour the extract into a jar, label it, date it, and store it in the fridge. It will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks in the fridge, or 1 week at room temperature.
USAGE:
As a wetting agent for soil drench: Use 30 ml per 5 gallons of water.
As a foliar spray for IPM and wetting agent: Use 6-10 ml per gallon. Increase the amount if you need to boost your IPM.
Creating your own freshly extracted saponins is that simple, giving you a versatile product with countless uses both in and out of the garden. It's a great product to have on hand.
