Twitch8604 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Has anyone tried garden clippings like tomato leave or pepper leave etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLE18 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I havent, but would you class that as food or substrate? or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windward Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I wouldn't use leaves from the nightshade family. Consider this: Do these plants show much evidence of anything eating them? (aside from tomato horn worms, they're specialists) If nothing snacks on these plants - why? The answer is they've not very edible, even toxic to some insects (and other animals). Likewise general lawn clippings may contain unwanted plants, so be cautious what you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1892 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have heard that most plants are toxic. That probably meant they have a toxin but maybe not very toxic to use or certain animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windward Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I have heard that most plants are toxic. That probably meant they have a toxin but maybe not very toxic to use or certain animals. Yes, certainly. One should be mindful of what they're feeding their pets and amounts, though. A little of some plants may be ok, but munching on the same plant for a couple days or more might build up too much toxin in an insect's body.I'm simply suggesting foregoing nightshades, here, because so little can (and does) eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre72 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Has anyone tried garden clippings like tomato leave or pepper leave etc.? Yes please do be careful 'cause some plants have bug killers built in them like flowers. Chrisanthamums are one example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Rose and raspberry leaves are the only live leaves I offer. However decaying oak leaves are well enjoyed by many roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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