Does neem oil solution store?

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  1. Dave W

    Dave W Total Gardener

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    Does anyone know if a mixed solution of neem oil i.e oil, water and soap will keep for a short time?
    In the past I've just mixed enough to use in one application, but it's a real faff to mix and it occured to me that I could maybe mix a larger quantity and use it as required.

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    Hi dave,i used to mix a wilkies spray gun up( half litre?) and use it over 3 evenings for the horses and it seemed ok,id just give it a good shake.
    I only use small doses now for some plants but still put 5ml of neem oil in:)
     
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      I have read not ... but maybe they just want to sell me more?! Tends to gum things up if left in the sprayer though
       
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      Your're right Kristen it's horrible sticky stuff. I'm not keeping it in the sprayer but in a 1 gallon container. I always rinse out the sprayer after use.
       
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