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Gardener's Friend Molasses Spray
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 6
Use this spray on plants that are being attacked by caterpillars and other chewing pests. Caterpillars would rather starve than eat leaves sprayed with this. this also has been used by some as a possum repellent. From Organic Vegetable Gardening by Annette McFarlane and the Gardening Australia team
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon molasses
1 liter warm water
1 teaspoon pure liquid dishwashing soap
Directions:
1. Dissolve the molasses in the water.
2. Combine the ingredients and spray regularly over the leaves of the affected plant.
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