One bottle of Organic Neem Oil serves two expert uses: garden pest control and horse skin care. Follow this step-by-step guide to get it right every time.
The Perfect All-Purpose Spray Recipe
Mix 5ml neem oil with 2–3ml mild soap in 1L warm water. Dissolve the soap first then add the oil and shake for 30 seconds. Use within eight hours for maximum potency.
How to Apply in the Garden
Spray roses, vegetables and fruit trees at dawn or dusk to avoid leaf burn. Cover both sides of leaves for full protection against black spot and aphids. Reapply every ten days during active growth. For soil pests pour a stronger mix (10ml per litre) around plant roots once a month.
How to Apply in the Stable
Use the same spray recipe as a shampoo. Work it into the mane and tail then rinse thoroughly. The coat will shine and midges will stay away. For sweet itch or mud fever clean and dry the area first then apply neat neem oil twice daily. Itch reduces in 72 hours and healing speeds up.
Advanced Garden Techniques
Add neem fertiliser to compost to boost nutrient content and repel soil pests. Top-dress carrots and potatoes to keep eelworms at bay. Dip seedling trays in diluted neem oil before planting for early protection.
Advanced Stable Techniques
Remove ticks by dripping neat neem oil around the insect. It detaches overnight. Patch test a small area on sensitive horses before full application. Store the bottle below 20°C to preserve active compounds.
Pro Tips for Both Uses
Always test on one leaf or small skin patch first. Combine neem oil with mycorrhizal fungi in the garden for 30% better nutrient uptake. Keep records of spray dates to avoid over-application.
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