Revised 24th February, 2016 The Smiling Worm product you have purchased has a wide range of applications. However, dilution rates and methods of application differ. Below you will find a list of the many different plants that will benefit from this product. And please remember, this amazing organic product not only feedsyour plants, it will also help protect them from many pests and diseases. Smiling Worm plant food contains natural chemicals which dissolve the skeleton of aphids, thrips, red spider mites, looping caterpillars and more. So in addition to feeding when watering, in many cases we advise foliar feeding which will also deter many plant pests. It also acts as an effective fungicide,deterring powdery mildew, various blights, wilts, blackspot and the like. The list that follows is a result not onlyof our research and personal experiences but also input from our customers. So if you have another application, please let us know and we will update our list. Unless otherwise stated, feeding through the roots should be carried out weekly during the growing season and monthly during the dormant season. This may vary with certain varieties. Foliar spray every two weeks during the growing season and monthly during the dormant season. If you have a very severe infestation ofaphids or red spider mites, drop neat concentrate directly on to the pests. Within 24 hours they should be dead and can simply be wiped away. Dilution factors quoted can be varied to suit your personal experience. 20:1 means 20 parts water to one part concentrate. (For example, 50 ml concentrate to 1 litre of water). Please remember to always use non-chlorinated water with this product. Your Smiling Worm product contains millions of living microorganisms feeding on the molasses we added in the production process to keep them alive and healthy. Chlorine will kill these essential microorganisms. Acers in containers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids Adenium Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Rot, Aphids, Hawks Moth Agapanthus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Aloe Vera Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Rust, Rot Aloe Arborescens Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly in growing season Rot, Rust, Red Spider Mites Alstromeria Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Thrips
Amaryllis Hippeastrum Fertilizer 20:1 NO Do not foliar feed Mealy bugs Anemone & Ranuncul Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly in growing season Aphids, Powdery Mildew Annual Bedding Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly in growing season Mites, Leaf Miner, Aphids Anthuriums Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly in growing season Fungal Infections, Aphids Aquilegia Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Powdery Mildew, Leaf Miner Asparagus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Beetles. Astilbe Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly in growing season Powdery Mildew, Weevils. Aubergines (Egg Plant) Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Rot, Blight, Verticillium Wilt Azalea (Indoor) Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Stop foliar spray when buds form. Whitefly, Mealy Bugs Begonias in pots Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Red Spider, Aphids, Scale Begonia Santa Cruz Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Red Spider, Aphids, Scale Blueberries Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Canker Bonsai Fertilizer 25:1 20:1 Aphids, Mealy Bug Brassica Plants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Loopers, White Fly Briquettes Fertilizer n/a n/a Use 100 ml neat concentrate in 2 litres water when re-hydrating 7 or 9 litre briquettes. Bromeliads Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Apply once a month year round. Aphids, Thrips, Red Spider Mites Bulbs (Spring) Fertilizer 10:1 NO Start water feeding when in full bloom to build up bulbs for next season. Cabbages & Sprouts Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Loopers, White Fly Cactus Fertilizer 25:1 NO Foliar spray not recommended for this variety. Mealy bug by direct application Catnip Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Red Spider, White Fly Calla & Zantedeschia Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Verticillium Wilt Camellias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Canker, Blight, Blossom Rot Carnivorous Plants Fertilizer NO NO See note below. n/a NOTE: DO NOT FERTILIZE CARNIVOROUS PLANTS BY WATERING. THEIR SOURCE OF FOOD IS INSECTS. SEE IMPORTANT NOTES >>>>>>>> WHERE NO INSECTS ARE AVAILABLE, WORM CASTINGS CONCENTRATE IS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE. DROPLETS OF CONCENTRATE SHOULD BE APPLIED TO RECEPTORS AS IF THEY WERE INSECTS. Canna Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Caterpillars Carrots & Radishes Fertilizer 20:1 NO See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Carrot Fly Cauliflower & Cabbage Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Loopers, White Fly Chillies & Peppers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Spot Citrus Plants & Trees Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Nematodes, Canker, Mold Christmas Cactus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Botrytis Chrysanthemums Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Rust, Powdery Mildew, Wilt Clematis Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Weevils, Phytophthora Rot Cineraria Jester Fertilizer 25:1 40:1 Stop foliar spray when buds form. Aphids, Red Spider Mite Coleus Fertilizer 25:1 40:1 Feed every two months Aphids, White Fly, Mealy Bugs
Compost Maker Soil Conditioner >>>>>>>> Spray neat concentrate over each layer to speed up decomposition. Currants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed weekly when fruit set. Do not spray fruit. Aphids, Scale Cyclamen Fertilizer 20:1 20:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Weevils, Red Spider, Thrips Cut Flowers Fertilizer >>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dilute 50 ml concentrate to 1 litre water for longer vase life. n/a Dahlias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Thrips, Red Spider Mites Datura & Brugmansia Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Red Spider Mites, Leaf Spot Delphiniums Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Powdery Mildew, Blight Erica & Heathers Fertilizer 40:1 NO Apply monthly. Only spray if pests apparent. Powdery Mildew, Rust Flowering houseplants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Aphids, Red Spider, White Fly Foliage houseplants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Red Spider, White Fly Foxglove (Digitalis) Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Powdery Mildew, Nematodes Freesias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Scab, Leaf Spot, Wilt Fuchsias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Aphids, Red Spider, White Fly Geraniums Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Whitefly, Aphids, Rust Giant Gazanias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Downy Mildew Gladioli Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Botrytis, Thrips, Wilt Gloxinias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Botrytis, Nematodes Globe Artichokes Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Botrytis Grasses (Ornamental) Fertilizer 20:1 NO Feed two Monthly Aphids Gerberas Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid spraying flowers. Grape vines Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Powdery Mildew Hanging baskets Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider, White Fly Hardy Ferns & Grasses Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Scale, Mealy Bugs Hemerocallis Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Midges, Aphids Herbs Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Hibiscus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Hollyhocks Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Weevils, Rust Hosta (Plantain Lily) Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Anthracnose Fungus, Weevils Hydrangea Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Scale Hydroponics Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 n/a Impatiens Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Don't spray flowers. Downy Mildew, Red Spider Mite Indoor (pot) Azaleas Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed two weekly until buds set, then weekly. Mealy Bugs, White Fly Kalanchoe Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Scale Kniphofia Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider, Thrips Laurus, Bay, Buxus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Scale, Thrips Lawns Fertilizer 20:1 NO Feed soil before laying new turf or sowing seed. Water feed established lawns weekly.
Leeks Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Downy Mildew, Maggots Leylandii Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids Lettuce Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Leaf Miner, Thrips Lilies Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Botrytis Lily-of-the-Valley Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Fungal Leaf Spot, spot Weevils Lisianthus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Red Spider Mites Melons Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. White Fly, Powdery Mildew Marigolds Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Leaf Miner, Thrips Marrows & Cucumbers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. White Fly, Powdery Mildew Meconopsis Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Downy Mildew Onions Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Botrytis, Downy Mildew Orchids Fertilizer 20:1 20:1 Feed two-weekly until flower buds appear. Avoid flowers with spray. Aphids, Botrytis Osteospermum Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, White Fly Paeony Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Red Spider Mites, Aphids Palms Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed two-weekly during the growing season. Mealy Bugs, Aphids, Scale Pansies & Violas Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Avoid flowers when spraying. Anthracnose, Red Spider Mites Passion Flowers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Mosaic Virus Patio Planters Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Peas & Beans Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Rust, Aphids Pelargoniums Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Whitefly, Aphids, Rust Perennials Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Powdery Mildew, Blight Petunias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Red Spider Mites, Leaf Miner Pieris in containers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Phytophthora Pinks & Carnations Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Rust, Botrytis, Aphids Plug Plants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Start feeding 3 weeks after purchase. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Poinsettias Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Powdery Mildew, Botrytis Pond Marginals Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Red Spider Mites Potatoes Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Wire Worms, Blight Primula & Polyanthus Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Weevils, Aphids Pumpkins Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Downy & Powdery Mildew Raspberries Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions at the end of this list. Aphids, Cut Worms, Red Spider Rhododendrons Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Powdery Mildew, Thrips Rhubarb Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Aphids Roses Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Make a stronger solution for large plants. Aphids, Blackspot, Red Spider Saintpaulias Fertilizer 20:1 NO Only foliar spray (40:1) if infestation present. White Fly, Mealy Bugs, Red Spid Seeds Germinator 20:1 NO Drizzle neat concentrate over new seeds before covering. n/a
Seedlings Fertilizer 20:1 NO Lower seed tray into diluted concentrate to soak from below. n/a Shrubs, Conifers etc. Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Aphids Soil Activator Fertilizer NO NO Drizzle neat concentrate to wet soil surface. Dig in to 15 cm and repeat. n/a Spinach Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Wire Worms, Aphids, Leaf Miner Strawberries Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Use also for newly planted runners. Powdery Mildew, Vert Wilt Summer Bulbs, Corms Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Botrytis, Thrips, Wilt Sunflowers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Powdery Mildew, Cutworms Sweetcorn Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Aphids, Worms Sweet Peas Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Feed two-weekly throughout growing season. Anthracnose, Botrytis, Aphids Thunbergia Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 White Fly, Scale, Red Spider Tomatoes Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Aphids, Nematodes, Blight Tropical Plants Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. Nematodes, Canker, Mold Vegetables Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. See each variety in list Vinca Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Aphids, Scale, Red Spider Mites Water Lilies (New) Fertilizer NO NO See soil preparation instructions below for new plants. n/a Water Lilies (Estab) Pesticide NO 10:1 Spray surface leaves when aphids or fungal infection. Aphids, Leaf Spot Wallflowers Fertilizer 20:1 10:1 Do not use when the ground is frozen. Aphids, Loopers, White Fly SOIL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Some varieties of plants need to have the soil enriched before sowing or planting. For trench planting, spray neat concentrate over the soiluntil it looks wet. Dig it over to a depth of 20 cm and repeat the spray and dig process one more time. Dig out the trench to the appropriate depth. Place some of the soil taken out in a wheelbarrow and drench it with concentrate diluted one capful to 200 ml of water. Squeeze out excess water and place a thin layer at the bottom of the trench. Sow or plant on the layer and fill in the trench. For planting in holes in the soil, dig out the soil to an appropriate depth. Place the soil in a wheel barrow and drench it with concentrate diluted one capful to 200 ml of water. Squeeze out excess water and place a large handful of enriched soil in the bottom of the planting hole. Place the plant, crown, tuber, rhizome or bulb on enriched soil in the hole and fill in with soil. Water well in. PEST CONTROL: PURPOSE: SPRAY: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS: Aphid control Pesticide 10:1 When there is a severe infestation, dab neat concentrate on to the pests with a cotton bud. Blackspot control Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Botrytis control Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Blossom End Rot Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Brassica Pests Pesticide 10:1 When there is a severe infestation, dab neat concentrate on to the pests with a cotton bud. Leaf Curl Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Leaf Rust Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Powdery Mildew Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists.
Red Spider Mite Pesticide 10:1 When there is a severe infestation, dab neat concentrate on to the pests with a cotton bud. Tomato Blight Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Verticillum Wilt Fungicide 10:1 Spray two-weekly if no infection apparent to build up resistance. Spray weekly if infection exists. Wooly Aphid Pesticide 10:1 When there is a severe infestation, dab neat concentrate on to the pests with a cotton bud. Wooly Aphid on Cactus Pesticide NO When there is a severe infestation, dab neat concentrate on to the pests with a cotton bud. If you are a keen angler you can use our Groundbait Spray which will send hundreds of droplets of neat full worm taste concentrate on to groundbait before throwing it into the water. Fish love worms!