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SPOILER!!: selective responses Quote:
Originally Posted by Presley Black  Um...Presley mum always put some down in the spring, and sometimes halfway through the summer? Presley raised her hand tentatively. "Every couple of months?" she guessed. Because maybe it was different for every garden. "Or maybe it just depends on the gardens infestation of pests." she suggested. She really hoped she wasn't wrong. Because she answered like that in front of the whole class, and hers was the first answer. Everybody mentally scorned the first answerer who was wrong. .... Merlin. "Remember this is a deterant... it's not to treat existing infestations." So that shouldn't be part of ones reasoning. Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry174 Laura looked at the Professor, she thought long and hard before coming up with an answer. "Well if we start with a 5 and then and10 because that's the best thing to count down from and I'd say 510 years Professor." Laura smiled she wasn't sure if it was right but it was worth a guess. 0____________o ...................... "No." Quote:
Originally Posted by HazelStone101 Jayden sighed, running her fingers through her hair and biting her lip thoughtfully. "Professor, perhaps it should only be used about every two weeks. So then it can prevent infestation but not completely mess up or damage the plant..." She answered, smiling up at the professor. Once every two weeks sounded about right, because too many preventative measures and ingredients whether organic or otherwise could damage the plant. "Mmm.. but remember, our minsecticide is organic, so it won't cause plants any damage." Quote:
Originally Posted by Fira Kurumi...
Richard smirked. Yeah, he already knew her name but who said he needed to call her by her name all the time? It was not as effective as he wanted it to be. Effective in a certain way he wanted. And when it came to the part when she said that she was not his girl, a laughter escaped him. Of course, of course, girl. But it did not mean she could not be. And the Slytherin boy was confident that he could take her if he really wanted. He just had not decided that. Half because of that reason and half because the professor had started to talk, he did not say anything and sat down but the smirk was still on his face. It was still not gone as the professor went on with the class and asked questions and such even though there was nothing funny with anything at all. He had been just thinking about the girl he was sitting next to while half listening to the Herbology woman.
The more questions the Kurumi girl answered, the less she became attractive though. Seriously? She was like those people whose life was full of classes and nothing else. But still...she deserved a chance with her looks. He eyed her a bit before clearing his throat to say something...in reply to the professor's question, of course. ''I think it would depend on the type of the plant, professor. Certain plants might need certain amounts and stuff. Like girls, right?'' he grinned ''Some are easy to catch with a few compliments and some are really hard work. And you need to work further in certain amount to keep them at hand. I think plants are the same. We should give them the special treatment they need.''
That was it.
He sat down and gave the Kurumi girl a grin combined with a wink. ... Seren wasn't sure if the boys intentions were... chivalrous or just down right insulting... however, he did have a point. Plants DID deserve special treatment.
Hhhmmm..
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Originally Posted by Cassirin How often... should the minsecticide be used? Vivi fiddled with the edge of her glove as she considered the question before finally raising her hand to offer an answer. Of sorts.
"Professor, if it's a magical deterrent, does it need to be applied more than once?" Not to be stupid or a smartypants, but it seemed to Vivi that magic done properly ought to be lasting. "Define magic dear... see we're going to be harnessing the magic of herbs, and while some forms of magic are permanent, others are not. So repeat applications are necessary." Quote:
Originally Posted by sarahlooo Milton yawned and shook his head, bringing himself back into reality. Focus, Shacklebolt. He grabbed his gloves and wiggled them on, flexing his fingers into place. How often to apply minsecticide? "It probably depends on how much you use at one time and how badly the plants are infected. If you have a million chipfurzles in your garden, you're probably gonna want to use a lot every day until they're gone." But that was kind of common sense, right? .... Merlin. "If you have an infestation, then this won't help." ... has he not been listening? Not taking notes? ... Poor form for a Ravenclaw. Quote:
Originally Posted by DeathEater1 Hmmm.....hadn't she read this in a book before? Cardigan wasn't exactly sure how many times minsecticide should be utilized, in order to have an effect on plants. She did figure, though, that it had something to do with the plant and why you were using it in the first place. "Professor," She said, raising her hand high. "I agree that it really depends on what the plant is and why you are using it. If it isn't a highly edible plant and not as much pests would want to eat it, you shouldn't have to use a whole bottle." That seemed about right! "Just because we might not eat it, it doesn't mean the pests won't."... logical, yes? Quote:
Originally Posted by Tegz
So it was... minsecticide cos it was magical insecticide? West thought briefly, and then perked up when she answered his question. Not that he wrote any stuff down mind. It was all in his brain.
And now another question. West thought about it and then put his hand up, only vaguely listening to the other students giving answers because of course the question brought up other questions for him.
"Wouldn't it depend on how you do it? Like, if its a spray on, or if its something you've infused in the soil or somehow injected it into the plant or something? Cos if its a spray you'd have to do it more often, because then it'd come off sometimes, like from rain or whatever, or just lose its effectiveness over time. Especially since its organic. Organic stuff is less permanent, isn't it? Even if its better for the plants and the pests and the environment too." Paaaause, "Maybe it also depends on the plant itself, aaaand on enviromental factors like if its in a greenhouse or outside, and what the season and climate is?"
Just cos, it was rare that it was like one size fits all with plants and stuff. So basically, West reckoned that the 'how often' depended on a bunch of other factors too.
"All very good points West." This was a bright spark. "So the answer is, there really is no designated schedule for using minsecticide. The key thing to remember however, is that it is purely preventative, it's organic - so it won't harm the plants themselves, and that it's temporary." Seren paused here. Hoping that the few students who seemed to be caught up on infestations would absorb this information. "So repeat applications are recommended. Particularly if you're working out doors, and if your plants require frequent watering. This will dilute the solution, so repeat applications will maintain the minsecticides effectiveness. For the sake of having an answer, I'd recommend fortnightly applications for outdoors, unless it's rainy in which case weekly is best. And monthly applications for indoors."
Now, the fun part. Getting your gloves dirty. "Now could you please approach a work station and make sure you have the following utensils and ingredients." Tapping the board with her wand once more, a new list replaced the previous one. "You'll also need your wands today." Quote:
Originally Posted by blackboard Pot
Strainer
Spray Bottle
Neem Oil
Cayenne Pepper
Garlic (whole bulb)
Chrysanthemum Tea Leaves
Nettle Tea Leaves
Fluxweed
Knotgrass
Lacewing Flies (dried, whole)
Bubotuber Pus
Apple Cider Vinegar "If you're missing anything, please raise your hand." OOC: The lesson will continue in approximately 11 hours.
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