JADAM Wetting Agent - 7 litres of concentrate

[@tomahto33]

Thank you for using PPE! I just scrolled through so many videos of people making this inside and without masks or gloves. 🥴

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

Yes, I noticed that too. I wonder why 🧐

[@liennguyenthi1360]

So informative, thank you for making this video.

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

Thanks Lien 🙂

[@Coolclimatetropicalfruits]

Very nice Love the idea

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

Thanks Neil 🙂

[@otrotland5377]

is jwa a contact spray, wich means it kills bugs as long as it is still wet but after it dries it not longer kills bugs?

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

That is my understanding. It can suffocate pests such as aphids. It’s basically dish washing detergent but is made with potassium hydroxide instead of sodium hydroxide, so isn’t as damaging to the soil. Might even be helpful to the soil if more potassium is required.

[@infiniteadam7352]

What are those light purple flowers? That is so beautiful!

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

thanks 😊. If you mean the tall ones, then they are sweet peas (climbing plants)

[@tips_informasi69]

Thanks 👍👍

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

You’re welcome 😊

[@deerees9855]

If the chemical is so toxic that one has to use PPE to work with it, surely it is not good to spray the end product on edibles? Would Neem oil not do a safer job?

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

I don’t think that the Jadam wetting agent is toxic after it has been made, but it did send off a few fumes when the chemicals were first combined (so the PPE was appreciated). It’s similar to dishwashing liquid but is made from potassium hydroxide instead of sodium hydroxide. Some Korean Natural Farming people say that it is beneficial for plants due to the potassium. I’m not sure what type of evidence is available to support that claim, but it doesn’t appear to have harmed my plants. I haven’t had much to do with need oil, but have heard some good things about it. Thanks for your comment ☺️

[@icedsolid]

The chemical is only harmful prior to the reaction it undergoes in order to make the liquid - castille soap mixture. After sufficient time the caustic nature degrades and it is safe to handle. Neem oil on the other hand is specifically advised against use on edible crops and is considered systemic, meaning it not only kills current waves of bugs, but also impacts their reproduction and future generations. In Australia its currently considered unsafe for anything edible and OCP (the brand in Aus) cleverly disregard this piece of information on their bottles.

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

@@icedsolid good to know. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@alinanikawala8126]

can i use olive oil instead of canola oil

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

Hmmm…good question 🤔. I think they recommend canola oil because it is cheaper for them to buy than most other oils. The recipe is possibly tailored to suit the viscosity of canola oil so might need to be tweaked for different oils???? This was my first time making the product, so you might like to join the Jadam Facebook group and ask that question. Good luck with making it 😊

[@Jeroenliebregts]

You can according to the book

[@user-oh1tu4sx6e]

Potasium hdroxide. Is it caustic sida

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

I think that sodium hydroxide is also called caustic Soda. I used sodium hydroxide to make Jadam sulphur, but used potassium hydroxide to make Jadam wetting agent.

[@cooltemperategardeninginca3288]

Yes, I was a bit concerned about spraying the trees too, but we’re in our third year of a la ninia and need something to manage the fungal infections. This is apparently less harmful to the soil, plants and microbes than other methods. Hopefully it will work.

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