[Eric Vinje]

Robert –

Tanglefoot was purchased this spring. The new owner has not made their products available yet. We will bring it in as soon as we can get it.

[Eric Vinje]

Lori –

I would recommend the Sulfur Plant Fungicide. It can be applied as a powder or spray, is inexpensive and is registered for use on roses. Here’s a link:

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/sulfur-plant-fungicide/.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

They will be back in-stock early January. We will list them as soon as they arrive.

[Eric Vinje]

Marlene

Here you go — we offer 3 moisture meters to choose from.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/soil-moisture-meter/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/moisture-meter-digital-plus/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/moisture-meter/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Russ –

I have heard of spraying DE on plants… but have no experience doing so myself. Add 1/4 cup per gallon of water and apply to areas where pests are present.

Yes, all of our Diatomeceous Earth is Food Grade (see links).

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/diatomaceous-earth/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/ant-crawling-insect-killer-de/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Kathy –

We have been trying… but not sure if the company is still in business! We will keep trying to contact the company.

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

Definitely slow down on the watering. I water mine only when the soil gets dry. I stick my finger all the way down to the knuckle, if I feel any moisture I hold off. I wouldn’t transplant it at this point, just make sure it is never sitting in water.You may also want to check your soils pH, as citrus trees prefer acid conditions.

For the gnats, I would recommend a product we sell called go gnats or another product called SNS 203, both will control this issue for you. Both work as a soil drench to kill the gnat’s eggs.

You’re right that you don’t need to fertilize in the fall or winter. In the spring I would recommend a fruit tree fertilizer from Dr. Earth. It is granular, and releases more slowly so you don’t have to worry about burning your plants.

Good Luck

​https://www.planetnatural.com/product/gognats/​
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/sns-203-pesticide/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/fruit-tree-fertilizer-organic-9/

[Eric Vinje]

Zach,

Think of the the top soil the top most layer, and ideally contains organic matter and a diverse microbial selection. Worm castings are not the same as top soil, but they could be added to help increase the organic matter. Combining worm castings with a compost tea, in order to inoculate your medium, would get you the best.

Alternatively, you could dig up some topsoil in your area and just add it to mixture. However, this may have contaminants like weeds that can be competitive.

Good Luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Catherine,

There are many plants that are self pollinating, that do not require a pollinator because the male and female reproductive organs are in the same flower. Some examples of which are tomatoes and peppers. For plants that require a pollinator, I always use an old electric toothbrush. I’ve read that the vibration mimics the actions of bees. I’ve also rubbed flowers with cotton swabs with success.

This link should help too!
https://www.planetnatural.com/hand-pollination/

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Ms. GG Owens,

We sell a product for dust mite and flea control. I will include a link below, where you can read its description. It can be effective up to six weeks after application, which is why I like it. I also included a link to our pest problem solver page.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/dust-mite-flea-control/
https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/dust-mite-control/

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Dick –

Sounds like a fungal problem with the plants. Please see the following link for tomato problems and cures

https://www.planetnatural.com/tomato-gardening-guru/pests-disease/.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Wes –

Tanglefoot was purchased late spring 2015. We have been waiting for information from the new company… but it’s been very slow coming. Please continue to check back!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Martin,

I wouldn’t recommend FloraNova grow in the Aerogarden. I am afraid that it is too viscus of a product. I would recommend Kind Grow or the FloraGro series; the latter I have used personally in an aerogrden with success.

​With just lettuce, only a grow product will be needed. If you want to branch out with peppers or tomatoes, a series of nutrients will be required.

​Best of Luck!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/flora-grow-hydroponic-nutrient/
​https://www.planetnatural.com/product/kind-grow/

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Linda,

When looking for seeds, you’re goal will be to find the crops with the shortest growing season. Packages are labeled with the number of days until harvest, and you want that number to be as small as possible! If your temperatures stay low throughout the summer, leafy greens are going to be your best friends. Plants with the longer day requirements may go into your greenhouse for the season.

As for the greenhouse, my best idea would to build a permanent structure with a solid door and locks. Using an alternative material to glass could be something to consider.

Best of luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Yes.

[Eric Vinje]

Peter –

They will work great and are safe for use with herbs.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Jan –

We recommend several product on our Fusarium Wilt Treatment and Control page

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/fusarium-wilt/.

I’ve also included a link to our page that is designed to help identify some of the more common plant diseases.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Bosuk –

We could fill your order. Where will they be shipping to?

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Glenn –

Beneficial Nematodes (Skanmask®) will over winter in most conditions, but it is probably better to wait until spring if the pests are not active right now.

Note: The producer of our Beneficial Nematodes states that they can be applied anytime the ground is not frozen, and are compatible with all other organic products.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/beneficial-nematodes/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Cathy,

The most important thing when considering soil for citrus is drainage. The black gold will work for you, but you will need to add either ceder shavings, coco palm, or perlite in a 1:3 ratio with the potting mix. Here at the store, we used coco palm for this. This won’t be needed for the fig, they will do well in normal potting soil.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/roots-organics-coco-palms/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product/natural-organic-potting-soil/

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Trudy,

It sounds to me like you are fighting Powder Mildew disease. I’ve attached a link below that should help. Also, is the mini rose in the same container that you purchased it in? If so, I would replant it and consider giving it a light feeding. Have you checked for pests around the plant? Insects like spider mites can also cause the symptoms you’re describing. How is the moisture? Roses like moist soil, but not soggy.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/powdery-mildew/

Best of luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

Apples are perfectly fine to put in a compost pile or bin. Composting produces high temperatures which will exceed the acceptable range for the worms, thus killing the pest. Make sure to turn your pile often and keep it moist to ensure this process. I’ve included a link to a page that will help with what to use… or not!

https://www.planetnatural.com/composter-connection/making/materials/

Happy growing!

[Eric Vinje]

Bryan –

Sure I don’t see why not! You may want to give the warehouse a call at 1-888-349-0605 and set this up prior to shipment.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Lee –

It would be best if we could ship to a US address. Currently, we do not ship outside of the country.

[Eric Vinje]

Donna –

Yes, the 2 inch dome will fit the Rapid Rooter Tray with Plugs. Enjoy!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/rapid-rooter-plant-starter/

[Eric Vinje]

Hi Terry –

We stopped printing our catalog about six years ago preferring to concentrate our efforts online and on our new retail store. Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

David –

Contech was purchased some time this summer. The new vendor has not made their products available at this time. We have just brought in a new Fruit Fly Trap that should be online within a day or two. Please check back!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Beck,

Tanglefoot may work for you, it is a very strong physical barrier. You may also consider watering infested plants with insecticidal soap or adding diatomaceous earth to kill the pests in the soil itself.

Hope this helps.

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Katie,

You certainly can grow herbs and veggies in the winter. Good options for your SE window include rosemary, sage, mint, and many other herbs. Some veggies you might want to consider are peppers, which are perennials and can flower right through winter. Greens should work by the window, but may do even better on the table you plan on putting in. In lower light areas of your house, consider growing sprouts. Here’s a couple of links that should help.

https://www.planetnatural.com/grow-herbs-indoors/
https://www.planetnatural.com/growing-indoors/
https://www.planetnatural.com/indoor-winter-gardening/

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Dear Linda,

We sell cat repellent that you can sprinkle on your plants that can help with this issue. You may also want to consider a rough mulch to put on top and I have also heard that citrus oil or orange peel is unpleasant from them to dig in.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Dear Yanni,

I am not sure exactly what is wrong with your roses. Rose Curculios is a pest that can cause the problem you are describing, but this typically only happens in the spring. If you haven’t fed them in some time, I would give them a good blooming fertilizer like Buddha Bloom.

Here’s a link to our rose problems page.

https://www.planetnatural.com/rose-gardening-guru/pests-disease/

Hope it helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Tammy,

I would recommend Buddha Grow and Buddha Bloom for your plants. This is an organic liquid fertilizer you mix with water, and what I personally use on all my indoor plants. Your plants shouldn’t need to be fed more than once a month. For soil, I would recommend either Black Gold Potting soil, or Roots Organic Potting soil. The latter drains better, but both are great.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Kristy –

Fly Parasites should be released whenever pest flies are present at the following rates:

• large animals (horse, cow, etc.) – 500 parasites per animal
• medium animals (sheep, goat, etc.) – 250 parasites per animal
• small animals (birds, rabbits, etc.) – 5 parasites per animal
• manure/compost piles – 5 parasites per cubic foot

For best results, start releasing before flies become a problem!

[Eric Vinje]

Sherri –

We do sell tomato starts… but retail only! As for tomato seeds, I recommend the following heirloom varieties for your area.

Mexico Midget – Mexican Cherry Heirloom that has delicious flavor similar to beefsteak. Indeterminate variety, 70 days to maturity.

Sungold – Orange Cherry tomato that is equally sweet and flavorful. Indeterminate variety, 65 days to maturity.

Gold Medal – Indeterminate variety that can take up to 90 days to reach maturity. Good balance of sweet and acidic, perfect for fresh eating. Bi-colored orange and red fruits will please the eyes and stomachs alike.

Kosovo – A superior paste or cooking tomato. Prolific production of 8-12 oz pink fruits. 80 day, indeterminate variety.

Juliet – Great cooking variety, similar to Roma tomatoes in taste and texture. Small 1-2 oz red fruits. Indeterminate variety with great disease and cracking resistance. 60 days to maturity.

KBX – Late maturing beefsteak type tomato. Indeterminate variety and prolific production. Gorgeous orange flesh and delectable flavor. Great for fresh eating. 80 days to maturity.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product-category/organic-gardening/garden-seeds/heirloom-vegetables/tomato/

Happy growing!

[Eric Vinje]

This should help:

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/damping-off/.

[Eric Vinje]

John –

We can schedule several shipments for you and make them available when you need them. Please call 800-289-6656 and we sill set you up for early spring.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Mike –

The Tanglefoot company was purchased earlier this year. We are waiting for the new company to make their products available again, which should be around the 1st of the year.

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

The California Department of Food and Agriculture which requires inspection of fertilizers. Morbloom has trace levels of metals. Fish emulsion, which is a main ingredient in this product, often has trace levels of metals. Morbloom’s levels of metals all fall within the acceptable ppm; more information can be found at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.htm. Morbloom is a product of Lilly Miller Brands.

Thank you.

[Eric Vinje]

David –

Please call 1-888-349-0605 and we will send you wholesale pricing.

Thank you!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello –

The Tanglefoot Company was recently purchased. We have calls in to the new company and hope to have more inventory in stock by the new year. Currently, it is not available.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

Our Case price for the Wall O’Water is 9.00 for a pack of three with an order of 12 or more units.

Thank you

[Eric Vinje]

Hello,

Leaf miner is controlled most simply with a combination of sticky traps, and floating row covers. The sticky traps catch the adults, and the cover prevents the laying of eggs. Additionally, parasitic wasps specifically for this pest are available. We have a whole page dedicated to this problem:

https://www.planetnatural.com/forums/topic/leaf-miner-control/

Good luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Peter –

Many of our customers have been using EcoSMART Wasp & Hornet Killer with great success. Made from organic plant oils and other natural ingredients it’s safe and it’s effective! Here’s a couple of links that will help!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/ecosmart-wasp-hornet/
https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/lawn-pests/yellow-jacket-control/

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Lori,

There are quite a few options for you. I have done a simple hydroponic system using Floragrow, Floramicro, and Florabloom by General Hydroponics.There is an organic line from General Organics called BioThrive Grow and BioThrive Bloom that may also work for you. However, these lines may require supplemental nutrients to fulfill your plants requirements (e.g silicon for your tomatoes). ​

Good Luck!

https://www.planetnatural.com/product_brand/general-hydroponics/
https://www.planetnatural.com/product_brand/general-organics/

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Sharon,

Yes, all of our natural products will work on your Floratam grass.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product-category/organic-gardening/lawn-landscape/lawn-fertilizer/

Happy Growing!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Luce,

Yes, you can still order the Mealybug Destroyer. Orders are placed 8 am on Wednesdays, then shipped the following Tuesday.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/mealybug-control/

Good Luck!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Deborah,

Unfortunately, there is not a specific statement of where and what type of corn this product is sourced from. You may have luck inquiring within the products company, Safer. If you are worried about the spread of Roundup ready genes, there is no risk in a product in this form.

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Dean –

Yes that would work! Ladybugs move in quickly and will consume many of the immature stages and then, in many cases, move on. Lacewing tend to stick around a bit longer providing long-term control. I’ve provided a link below.

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/whitefly-control/

You may also want to consider Encarsia formosa. These tiny parasitic wasps are the most cost effective biological control agent to control greenhouse whiteflies.

https://www.planetnatural.com/product/whitefly-parasites-en-strip/

Hope this helps!

[Eric Vinje]

Mary –

The Tanglefoot Company was purchased early this spring. We have been told to be patient while the new company sorts through whatever they need to sort through and makes the product available again. Please keep checking our site. As soon as it’s available we will have it here!

[Eric Vinje]

Hello Mitch,

Growing tropical plants in Montana can be tough! In a small office your best option would be a T5 (Tubular ⅝”) lighting system.These systems are immensely efficient, producing almost 100 lumens per watt while limiting heat production (which is just wasted energy). This means that you can put your more light demanding plants very close to the source, without worrying about burn. T5 bulbs are also long lasting, having a 10,000 hour life and come in vegetative and blooming spectrums.

Good luck!

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