Comments on: Cornstarch: your friend in the garden

By: Erin @ One Particular Kitchen

Erin @ One Particular Kitchen — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:18:05 +0000

I am POSITIVE that y’all know more about gardening than I do. It just washes off in rain (or if, say, your five year old is watering the garden with a hose… just for example), and I haven’t noticed any ill effects photosynthesis-wise.

By: lynn turner

lynn turner — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:02:33 +0000

My garden group has a couple of questions regarding this idea!
How does it effect photosynthasis regarding the plants and does it wash off in rain or cluster?

By: Pat Anderson

Pat Anderson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:44:49 +0000

So far none of above problems for our tomatoes ( 50 plants a year ) but wind is big. I am going to try this on Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage and if it works, it will be super big for us. Right now after 2 cuttings we need to remove the plants and burn them for the worms.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:51:38 +0000

I have tried the cornstarch now, but I’ve got a bad aphid (or maybe stink bug?) problem and now the grasshoppers have showed up. At first it was just on one plant and I was happy to let them have that one and leave the others alone, but now they all have it, even with the cornstarch. Oh well, I had a good run at the beginning of the season. Next year, I’ll start with the cornstarch before the bugs even hit and keep re-applying! Here’s hoping!
Re-applying is definitely key! I have to head back out there after it rains (you know, both times it rained this summer) and cover them again or the stinkbugs are back way too soon. Here’s hoping for bug-free tomatoes for all of us next year!

By: Lannae

Lannae — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:21:32 +0000

Awesome! I am going to try this! I got chipmunks, squirrels and fire ants all eating my tomatoes. They don’t eat basil, mint or peppers though, just my tomatoes. Tomorrow, 1st stop in the grocery store, Corn Starch!

By: Andrea the Kitchen Witch

Andrea the Kitchen Witch — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:58:40 +0000

Who knew?!? I had hornworms at the end of the season last year, if they show their ugly heads again I’m dusting them ASAP! Great tip, thanks!!

By: Crystal's Cozy Kitchen

Crystal's Cozy Kitchen — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:08:08 +0000

You can also plant marigolds by your tomatoes to keep the bugs away.

By: Tweets that mention Cornstarch: your friend in the garden « One Particular Kitchen -- Topsy.com

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:13:25 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by OneParticularKitchen, Margie. Margie said: Cornstarch: your friend in the garden « One Particular Kitchen http://bit.ly/cvCQby [...]

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:49 +0000

This is such a great tip! I sprinkled my tomato plant and herbs with cornstarch on your suggestion and hooray no more worms gnawing on my plants! It is fantastic! My deck looks a little crazy covered in powder, but it works!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:57:42 +0000

My! I learn something new every day. Thank you for this handy, inexpensive, eco friendly tip. I love squirrels like I love home-grown veggies. This will come in handy.