On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 18:59:59 -0500, "Bill"
wrote:



Not an urban legend. I've been using it for two years. I can definitely
vouch for its efficacy in my garden.

Prior to using it, I had already replanted my slug food, err, beans 3
times. I had used, with success, the ferrous sulphate granules, but I was
concerned about adding those nutrients in excess as I applied them
repeatedly. I stumbled across some research from the Univ. of Hawaii
regarding caffeine and amphibians and extrapolated that (point of entry
was the skin) to slugs and ZAPPO! ... I've seen exactly two slugs since.

I'll give this a try next spring.

Can you give us an idea of the rate of application? I.e.,
how many ounces of coffee per square foot? Or how many cups
of (dry) coffee per how many square feet?

I've been using white vinegar on witch grass this fall, and
it seems to be killing it. Two applications have been
needed. I just put the vinegar in a small watering can, and
pour it out on to the witchgrass.

Pat
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