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What makes you think this is a pest? I can't really get a close up with the low resolution photos, but it appears to be a superficial fungal or epiphyte growth (lichen). If there are no signs of damage, decline, die-back, then relax and realize that trees are a host environment to multiple organisms and usually a complex ecosystem on their own. Stop applying all kinds of substances that may suppress the very biome that keeps pests and pathogens under control.
If you really think that this is more than an obsession with a cosmetic issue and that a damaging pest lor disease is present, post or preferrably email me high res photos and photos of the entire tree and site with description of the damage that your perceive being done. don
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Also: Aden Health Foods at JingJai market, near KamTieng plant market and Lotus SuperHwy.
No produce or meats, and not a vitamin shop, but they have some good supplemental health food items. Nice folks. Check it out.
Aden Health food store "ร้านสุขภาพเอเดนเชียงใหม่" - Home | Facebook
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Farm Foods Market at Raum Chok, 1001 (CM-Phrao) and 3029 (middle ring road)
FarmFoodsMarket - Home | Facebook
Produce, eggs, frozen meat from Rim Ping Organic Farm and others.
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On 3/17/2022 at 12:21 PM, 33 RPM said:
Thanks, ive had excellent results with Seasol, i brought a few bottles with me, but nearly all used up.
ill have a look at the Super Thrive you mentioned
Essential Plus 1-0-1 is what I have used extensively in California as a primary ingredient with all my organic program fertilizer tank mixes, not only for new plantings and rooting.
Its not currently available in Thailand as far as I know, but may be in Australia and Singapore.
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Seasol is a seaweed/kelp based solution, which is rich in beneficial enzymes and micro-nutrients, and far better for the purpose you have indicated than a rooting hormone or a high NPK chemical fertilizer (which does more harm than good in my opinion).
I recommend a combination of Kelp and a Humic acid. Best Garden State on FB has a high quality Kelp solution and a Potassium Humate product.
In my early career as a tree transplant crew foreman, we used a product called SuperThrive with every backfill-watering-in. I've used it ever since and have a near 100% survive and thrive success with plantings. I notice that SuperThrive is available through Lazada. Check it out and maybe add a dash to your kelp and humates mix.
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On 3/7/2022 at 9:12 AM, overherebc said:
OP, just be careful if you get a local 'gardener' to cut any grass you do get growing well. 99% of them tend to cut back to soil level using what I call 'industrial scalpers' usually called strimmers. In 10 minutes they can turn a nice green lawn into a fair representation of the sahara and it can take a long time to recover depending on the time of year.
So true, thank you for pointing that out. It is an important aspect of managment and water use. Mow weekly at 3" height for better grass health and soil moisture retention. Frequent mowing minimizes the cut blade portion and volume of clippings, so that it can be returned to the soil with a mulching mower and not trapped in a catcher and disposed of.
Soil preparation is everything, for long term turf health and water use efficiency, no matter which grass you select.
You get what you pay for. Six-inch depth incorporation of vermicompost, composted chicken manure, and a slow release complete mineral organic fertiizer will buy you better turf establishment, healthy green grass and water efficiency than the common local method of cheapass minimal soil improvements.
Yaa Malaysia is the broadleaf variety, beautiful, cool and soft to walk and play on, and it will squeeze out weeds and and ant nests when established. But it will require more water than the smaller leaf blade Zoysia varieties below, all things considered. Yaa Malaysia is suited for partial shade, but can do well with sun exposure if mowed high with a mulching mower, and watered adequately.
There have been tons of discussions over the years on this as well as the farming forum. Here's from one of the threads.
The most commonly available Thailand turf grasses
Zoysia matrella "Yaa Nuan Noi"
Zoysia japonica - "Yaa Yippon" (Japanese grass).
Axonopus compressus "Yaa Malasia" (broadleaf carpet grass)
https://aseannow.com/topic/1162641-landscaping-and-planting-a-lawn/
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On 3/9/2022 at 12:56 AM, Neeranam said:
Thanks Don, I've decided to leave it and look for another in my new home.
I think that's a good decision. Too bad after you waited 8 years for the delicious fruit abundance.
Once a tree is larger than what can be dug and wrapped or boxed and moved by a two man crew with a dolly and a pickup, then it can get quite expensive and the chances of survival are decreased.
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On 3/14/2022 at 8:41 PM, kickstart said:
Something I should have said about bone meal and its high Ph containt.
Here in Thailand it is one of the main sauces of Ca and Ph in cattle minerals ,could not say if it has been adulterated.
So "grass fed" is not possible with commercial dairy production? And herbivores are being made into bone-munching carnivores. Isn't that some kind of adulteration in itself?
BTW, off topic. Blood and Bone reminds me of the martial arts movie by that name, Michael Jai White at his best, drawing blood and breaking bones.
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On 3/8/2022 at 8:48 PM, kickstart said:
Not quite what the OP was looking for ,would be a good sauce of Ca.
Could not find Blood and Bone fertilizer in LOS.
Bone meal is used primarily as a Phosphorus supplement, not as dependent on acid pH for the P availability as is rock phosphate. Slow release Calcium goes along with the bones. Bone meal is often adulterated with fillers and chemicals, so finding a higher quality pure product like Best Garden State offers is an advantage. (No I'm not on their payroll.)
Blood meal is not as easy to find in Thailand because its not a customary soil amendment and most of the slaughterhouse blood goes for people food.
Blood meal is used as a quick release high N amendment in organic fertilizers, much like bat guano, usually 9 to 12% N, some blood meal is 15%N. This can be combined with slow release feather meal and/or seed meal in correct proportions.
Its always best to use soil amendments based on a laboratory soil analysis and a prescription written by an agronomist. You can throw things out of balance with guess work and heresay.
Its even better to get on board with the latest soil-biology based science and practices being promoted by the Soil Food Web School and Regenerative Agriculture movement. There is a tremendous wealth of information out in the last 10 years that makes obsolete much of what we learned and used before that for soil and plant management.
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I'm not sure, but ask at this office, which is associated with the Dept of Ag biological control program.
If you're in the south, they have a Surat Thani office but I don't have that info.
This is pre-pandemic contact info, I'm not sure of current status of this program or if this office is still functional and responding.
Chon Buri Pest Management Center
Government office in Pattaya, Thailand
Address: 15 Moo 11, Tambon Nong Prue, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand
Phone: +66 38 231 271
Dr Thiwa, director
You can also consider other methods and materials for organic program compatible pest managment. Post here with your region, host plant, growing conditions, and specific pest concerns with photos, and you may get some useful tips on alternatives.
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Additional informational resources from Dr Elaine Ingham - Soil Food Web School; John Kempf - Advancing Eco-Agriculture; and Dr Olivier Husson..
John Kempf and Elaine Ingham webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRZe2kPAEFA
The Soil Food Web 2021 with Dr. Elaine Ingham - R-FUTURE 2021 REPLAY - YouTube
OLIVIER HUSSON
Watch "Olivier Husson: Redox Potential and Reduction-Oxidation Reactions | 2019 Soil & Nutrition Conference" on YouTube
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On 8/30/2021 at 4:31 PM, stubuzz said:
Blue is 15-15-15 (NPK)
White is 10-10-10 (NPK)
Brown ?
White probably 46-0-0
Brown possibly 16-16-16 or 0-0-60 Potassium chloride.
But I recommend avoiding all these harsh chemical fertilizers that are out of date and obsolete in the context of the latest science and best managment practices. These chemistries boost only certain plant nutrients for a superficial growth and green and bulk productivity response. They do not provide complete plant nutrition, and there are harmful side effects on soil health, livestock and human health in the chemically grown food we eat.
It's like meth, you may like that energy but are unaware or don't care about the damage it does.
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Best Garden State on FB.
High quality bone meal. 5 kg 150 baht or truck-loads. I haven't used their blood meal. 5kg 500 baht,
Not Korat. Nakhon Pathom or best to order online.
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Transplanting is possible, but there are some things to consider, size of tree, site and soil conditions, location, accessibility for equipment both at the existing site and the new site, and of course your budget. Small trees are easy and moving it could be successful if done right, but your 8-yo tree may be approaching a size that would be a challenge, depending on all factors.
Fruiting and new growth could be stalled for a couple of years as the tree recovers from transplant shock and establishes a root system in the new site. Follow up disease suppression, fertility and especially water management is critical for transplant maintenance.
Post or PM photos of the entire tree and site, showing soil surface area and nearby paving, structures etc, and access route to get close with a pickup or larger truck. A crane-assist is often needed to move a large boxed tree.
Your geographical location is also important to know, for finding an available professional tree moving crew. Local laborers would brutalize and minimize the root ball taken and reduce chances of survival. Don
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Yes, rust infections, mealy bugs and other issues are common with plumeria that are physiologically stressed from poor growing conditions and management insufficiencies, primarily soil and water management.
What the chemical control oriented articles and old-school horticulturists omit is some important cultural information, that healthy plants are resistant to pests and diseases. Plant immune function is closely related to soil health and plant nutrition. Cultivate healthy soil and root health by improving soil organic matter content, mulch the soil surface with good quality compost, worm castings/vermicompost. Avoid bare ground and promote shading. The sun beating in on the soil surface is detrimental, avoid tillage that oxidizes soil, and high NPK chemical fertilzers and pesticides that dessicate roots and harm the beneficial biology and are detrimental to plant health and natural resistance to pests and diseases. See YouTube videos from Soil Food Web School, Regenerative Agriculture, Kiss The Ground, Advancing Eco Agriculture - for more on the subject.
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From the photo, the tree appears to be a 'cook pine' Araucaria columnaris.
The short answer is don't top it unless you have to. You will radically alter its natural tapered form and beauty. There are some big disadvantages aesthetic and structural for doing this. And its probably unnecessary, the trunks and leaders are strong and supple and don't fracture or uproot easily in my experience. Exceptions due to structural defects, site conditons and extreme weather are always a possibility.
The longer answer is yes, I have worked with many cook pines (and relatives in the genus, Norfolk Island pine, Bunya pine, monkey puzzle) that have been topped.
With a minimal crown reduction cut near the top (like one meter max on your pictured tree) to suppress apical dominance and vertical shoot growth, and If they have adequate water and fertility, they usually do re-sprout within a month or two, with multiple new shoots in the area of the topping cut. That results in a stubby, dense, bushy top which is kind of ugly. Without professional selective thinning and re-structuring in a year or two, the bushy growth will increase in volume and create more wind resistance and weight at the top in the long term, two to five years and more. The new shoots have only superficial attachments on the outside growing layer at the topping cut and as they grow up, are prone to breaking off during a wind event, more so than the original undisturbed tapered top.
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Sriphat Hosp, new OPD clinic 8th Floor Wellness Center. (adjacent/west of Suan Dok, just east of McDonalds).
Walk in, under 2 hours, 2480 baht in December. for basic list of tests required for pre-insurance, blood work, ekg, chest xray, etc. Sharp young CMU-grad caring woman doctor, evaluation and excellent, progressive, wellness-oriented advise on some minor issues.
Parking is an issue, go early. try for the high-rise parking in front of the OPD building.
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C, call me I'll give you a tour. don
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On 2/9/2022 at 8:56 PM, kickstart said:
And why a Thai school teacher would know, beats me.
I believe its an off topic derogatory insinuation that Thai school teachers cane their students.
Our daughter, who is a compassionate and progressive Thai school teacher, says brutal disciplinary practices of the past are not acceptable or tolerated in her school or throughout the system with her generation of peer colleagues and administrators.
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12 minutes ago, drtreelove said:
That's SK Exchange at 70 Charoen Prathet (the one way northbound road along the west side of the river, one block over from Night Bazaar) , near Iron Bridge and next to the Reggae Cafe.
Super Rich is on Lai Kroh Rd. Both are open and have best rates in town from my experience, (SK a slight edge better) but check on the limited hours and unexpected early closures when business is slow.
And while you're there --- I go to SK because I buy their dark roast coffee beans. Then I cross the street and walk up a block to have a bowl of the best fish ball noodle soup.
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1 hour ago, blanes2007 said:
Super Rich exchange office near the Iron Bridge is open and offers the best course as usual.
Google maps 18.784054,99.003061
That's SK Exchange at 70 Charoen Prathet (the one way northbound road along the west side of the river, one block over from Night Bazaar) , near Iron Bridge and next to the Reggae Cafe.
Super Rich is on Lai Kroh Rd. Both are open and have best rates in town from my experience, (SK a slight edge better) but check on the limited hours and unexpected early closures when business is slow.
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Consider the low cost alterative:
Local ladies kicked butt on our farm.
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Assuming you are in Chiang Mai, I highly recommend Big Smile Dental Clinic. Dr Supachai and Son. I and my family have used him for almost 20 years, highly professional and good communications, always presenting affordable options with no 'upselling' of expensive or unnecessary services. He has successfully repaired my wife's bridge when another dentist insisted on a new replacement.
They used to be on Arak Road on the southwest corner of the old city, but the new location is on the 1001 CM - Phrao Rd, between the SuperHwy and the middle ring road. Going out from CM toward Mae Jo, its on the left, before the MeeChok Plaza intersection.
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Seed ID
in Organic Farming, Smallholding and Kitchen Gardening
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Close, but no cigar. ???? I'm no taxonomist, but I've got the book and the fascination, and that one looks to me like Dipterocarpus alatus. (another species in the Dipterocarp family). I'll forward the pic to my friend for confirmation, who is an expert in native trees of northern Thailand. Photos of entire tree and close up of leaves would help.
D. alatus is the species of large trees planted along the 106, CM - Lamphun Rd.
Forest Trees of Northern Thailand (Gardener) pg 64 (Key to seed ID for the family Dipterocarpaceae, includes Dipterocarpus, Hopea, Shorea, all with winged seeds).