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Should I feed my giant African land snail organic fruit and vegetable as normal ones have pesticides on them?
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∙ 14y ago
Hi, I just feed our normal fruit & veg but make sure its very well washed
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∙ 14y ago
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Do gardeners supply companies sell organic pesticides?
Yes, you should not have a problem finding organic pesticides at your local gardeners supply company. They also sell them at Lowe's.
Should pesticides and herbicides be used on organically grown crops?
Only those compounds which have been specifically approved for organic use.(By the way, herbicides are pesticides.)
Why should people buy organic foods to save the planet?
Organic foods are non-GMO. They are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides. They do not contain additives or preservatives that are non-organic and may be carcinogens or otherwise unhealthy. Since pesticides are not used, organically grown food does not cause the harm to the environment and soil that foods produced using synthetic pesticides possibly do.
Why should school serve organic food?
So children do not get unnecessary pesticides, and because schools are public institutions and purchase a lot of food, so farm workers do not get unnecessary pesticides, and the environment is not poisoned with unnecessary pesticides.
What do you do to report grapes that have the usda organic label but should not?
I have twice purchased grapes that said organic,yet i could not eat them due to the bitterness of pesticides on them! The label says USDA organic. How do I solve this-
What is organic maple syrup?
Organic maple syrup is syrup that has not had any chemicals or pesticides used on the trees. Records should have been kept where the organic syrup was made and the tree health and maintenance are documented.
Who decides on what is organic?
There are guidelines established for the way organic foods are grown. For example, to be organic, synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers cannot be used and the plant has to be GMO-free. The guidelines are set by the USDA in the U.S. For a meat to be organic, the animal must not be given growth hormones and the feed should be free of GMOs.
What organic plants can you plant in your planter?
All plants have the potential to be organic. For something to be described as organic is must be grown without the use of pesticides, insecticides, growth hormones or GMO's, basically it must be grown without chemicals. As long as you do not spray the plants in you planter with pesticides/chemicals, do not use chemicals in the soil they are planted in, then they should be considered organic. However the standards for being registered as an organic farmer are much more complex and require certification through the USDA showing that the food being grown complies with the legal regulations.
What fruit and vegetables are worth buying organic?
You should buy the ones that are highest in pesticides when they are not organic.The top 5 for fruit:PeachesApplesNectarinesStrawberriesCherriesThe top 5 for vegetables:Sweet bell peppersCeleryKaleLettuceCarrots
How does organic food let you live better?
Organically grown food is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It is non-GMO and if truly organic, does not contain artificial and possibly carcinogenic or harmful ingredients. Organic food is healthier for those reasons, and should help you live a healthier life.
Can you feed popcorn to gerbils?
Yes, but you should try to feed them organic popcorn. An estimated 90% of all corn crops are non-organic and GMO. What that means is our corn crops are grown from Monsanto seeds which contain pesticides in the actual kernels. This can lead to - and frequently does - gerbils developing tumors.
Why should pesticides be used judiciously?
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