Blended prickly-pear pad 🟠 Not prohibited
The flattened stem (pad) of the prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica, blended in water: it gives a viscous liquid rich in mucilage.
Characteristics
- Mucilage is a mixture of polysaccharides that turns sticky in water.
- Listed as a homemade sticker by growers in southern Costa Rica (UNED, 2010).
- Remove the spines and strain well before spraying.
Role in the preparation: Sticker: added to the sprayer so that the preparation stays better on the leaves.
Caution: Prepare small amounts and use straight away, try it first on a few leaves and check local regulations before any use.
Sources: Calvo, O. y Villalobos Quirós, T. (2010), UNED Costa Rica — Producción de diferentes tipos de abonos, repelentes y fungicidas orgánicos (adherentes caseros) (copie archivée) · University of Georgia — Spray Adjuvants (types : mouillants, adhésifs, étalants)
Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.