Why Milk
- Contains lactoferrin, an antimicrobial agent which kills fungi, bacteria, and viruses including species that cause forms of powdery mildew (Crisp, P. et al, 2006)
- Promotes healthier plants through beneficial bacterial growth (Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Lactobacillus. Dominant actinomycete) while inhibiting pathogenic fungi (Cooper A. et al, 1982)
Ingredients
Spray-dried organic milk powder
How to Use
Foliar spray: Mix 6 tablespoons of milk powder to 1L of water and spray on tops and bottoms of leaves.
Sources
Cooper, A. B., and H. W. Morgan. “Biodegradation of Milk When Applied to Soil.” New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, vol. 25, no. 1, Jan. 1982, pp. 15–20, 10.1080/00288233.1982.10423367. Accessed 6 Sept. 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/00288233.1982.10423367
Crisp, P., Wicks, T.J., Troup, G. et al. Mode of action of milk and whey in the control of grapevine powdery mildew. Australasian Plant Pathology 35, 487–493 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1071/AP06052
