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Organics
Gardening the organic way is all about keeping a good balance in your garden. Organic gardening promotes plant health and prevention of pest and disease. Gardening with chemical products is usually carried out after the healthy balance of the garden has been disrupted.
Start right at the bottom with soil health. Good soil health means that you will grow healthy plants. In the case of fruit and vegetable gardening if you are consuming healthy plants then it follows that you will be keeping you and your family healthy too. Avoid giving your soil ‘junk food’ by way of artificial fertilizers and harsh chemicals. Your garden soil is a finely balanced, living, breathing organism. Did you know that many artificial fertilizers kill good soil bacteria and make your soil so acid it discourages earth worms? Earth worms are essential to soil health as they keep the soil aerated therefore releasing vital minerals for plant uptake.
Make good garden practice part of your weekly if not daily routine. Start with a compost heap and a worm farm for recycling garden and kitchen waste. Keep up a regular feeding programme with slow release organic fertilizers such as Bio Boost, Blood and Bone or Sheep Pellets that will not only feed your plants but add to the overall soil health. If you need to water make sure it is good soaking rather than a dribble here and there. In your vegetable patch practice crop rotation and good hygiene i.e. after tidying up decaying or manky vegetation give your tools a good clean and don’t forget to wash your hands or gloves. Ensure you plants have good aeration i.e. don’t over-crowd and consider some companion plants to attract bees or repel aphids and other ‘nasties’. Select disease resistant varieties to grow.
Here at Wairere we have a great range of safe, organic products available to assist in keeping both the garden and the gardener healthy. If you’re not sure where to begin we suggest you start with ‘Wally’s Down to Earth Gardening Guide’ which is an easy to understand guide to good gardening practice with lots of easy to follow tips and quips. Organic gardening – it’s got to be good for you.

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Fert Bioboost
Organic Slow Release Fertilizer - Easy and safe to use, made from heat treated bio-solids and full of minerals and nutrients for your garden or lawn. The small pellets will slow release for 12-16 weeks. Can be used without water and will not burn either roots or foliage. N6 P2 K0.4 trace elements.
This fantastic product is a must have for organic gardeners. It can be used safely on any plants that like fertilizer and is so easy to use on the lawn as it doesn't have to be watered in. The bio-solids are heated treated to 600 degrees ensuring they are weed and pathogen free. Bio Boost will feed your garden, add organic matter and as it binds to the soil waiting for plant up-take it will not leach into waterways. Eco-friendly.
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Fert Daltons Trichoflow
Trichoflow contains a natural 'good' fungus found in NZ soil called Trichoderma which is essential for plant health. Trichoderma attack 'bad' fungi that thrive in wet, poorly drained soils and feed on and destroy the roots of plants. Trichoderma continues to multiply once applied.
Sometimes you notice a plant in the garden that just isn't thriving. It may look droopy as if it needs a drink but you know it's been raining for a week so that can't be the case. You've tried feeding it and spraying it but without success. The answer could be under the soil with the roots of the plant being attacked by root rot AKA Phytophthora - a dose of 'Trichoflow' - repeated if necessary will often save a precious plant from near death. It can also be used as a preventative when potting up container plants.
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Fert Daltons Trichopel
Trichopel pellets contain a natural 'good' fungus found in NZ soil called Trichoderma which is essential for plant health. Trichoderma attack 'bad' fungi that thrive in wet, poorly drained soils and feed on and destroy the roots of plants. Trichoderma continues to multiply once applied.
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Fert Sheep Pellets Organic 25kg
An organic pelletised fertiliser for improving soil conditions, enhancing moisture retention, aeration and microorganism population. Can be used for flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, roses, citrus and fruit trees. Pellets are dust free and easy to handle. The organic matter helps to improve soil structure, water retention and friability. Chuck some into the compost as an activator.
Height: 25kg
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Fert Sheep Pellets Organic 8kg
An organic pelletised fertiliser for improving soil conditions, enhancing moisture retention, aeration and microorganism population. Can be used for flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, roses, citrus and fruit trees. Pellets are dust free and easy to handle. The organic matter helps to improve soil structure, water retention and friability. Chuck some into the compost as an activator.
Height: 8kg
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Naturesway Caterpillar Killer
A natural organic product for taking care of those nasty caterpillars who want to eat more of your veges than you do. Safe to use and does not harm anything but caterpillars. It does this by interrupting their digestive system so they cease feeding and die. No with-holding period. Non-toxic.
This product is made from a naturally occurring bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis - Nature's Way of taking care of an unwanted pest.
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Organic Key Pyrethrum
A natural and safe to use insecticide made from the Chrysanthemum plant. This is a contact spray so the spray must make contact with the pest in order to kill it. Best used prior to dusk as Pyrethrum breaks down in UV light, safer for the bees then too. Makes up to 200 litres of spray depending on rate used.
Very effective when mixed with Neem Oil for total control. Take care when using near ponds and waterways as toxic to fish.
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Organic Liquid Copper
Liquid Copper Hydroxide. An easy to use form of Copper that mixes well and won't clog your sprayer. Generally used to prevent diseases such as Downy Mildew and Blight. It is great for Citrus and if sprayed on new seedlings it will repel slugs and snails. Concentrated - will make 107 litres of spray.
Wally's Liquid Copper Hydroxide is considered organic however it is still a chemical and should be used with appropriate caution and not ingested. Compatible with most sprays but do not mix with Sulphur. Can be mixed with Neem Oil but is more effective on its own.
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Organic Liquid Sulphur
Organic and safe to use as it will not damage soil life this Liquid Sulphur is a great tool for using against diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Rust and Black Spot. It also very effective for the control of mites. The concentrated liquid will make up to 100 litres of spray. Best not mixed with other sprays.
Liquid Sulphur should be sprayed in the cool of the evening when temperatures are below 25 degrees. Do not use on Sulphur sensitive plants such as Apricots, Pears and Cucumbers. Do not mix with Neem Oil.
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Organic Magic Botanic Liquid
MBL or Magic Botanic Liquid is made from NZ's fossil coal and contains humates and fulvic acid. It is a all purpose tonic which promotes plant and soil health. It has a wide range of uses but is invaluable for getting new plants established and as a soil drench between crops in the vege garden.
I use MBL as a general growth booster for every new plant I put into the garden no matter if it is a seedling or a tree. Any established plants that look just a bit off colour get a watering can full with excellent results. With small vege patches where crop rotation is difficult a drench of MBL between crops assists with soil health.
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