Forum Activity for @Armin

Armin
@Armin
10/20/16 11:59:35
4 posts

Chocolate Enthusiast and a Supporter of Indian Cocoa Farmer.


Posted in: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Namaste' Nabil,

I'm working in Pondicherry and would be interested in samples.

I'm reachable for 4 more weeks until November 21st and then from February 2017 via +919655897895

Best,

Armin

  

Armin
@Armin
04/01/16 14:08:44
4 posts

Help needed for a pest issue - 'warehouse moth'


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hi,

Here a nice overview about cacao cultivation in India. Maybe already a bit outdated. They speak about the use of Neem as pesticide to control bugs... Somewhere it is mentioned that cocoa should not be stored where spices, pesticides etc are stored because the beans tend to absorb flavors... So you might be right timwilde... But you guys know that for sure... :-)

enjoy the article..

http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_plantation%20crops_cocoa.html

Armin
@Armin
04/01/16 13:12:18
4 posts

Help needed for a pest issue - 'warehouse moth'


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

I'll ask how it's used. The neem used as organic pesticide usually is Neem oil with an emulsifier diluited in Water. Yes, that stuff smells bad. But not the bark or leaves..... In ancient times people used a piece of a branch as toothbrush... I've tried that as well, no bad taste, abit bitter astringet, but no strong flavor....

Armin
@Armin
04/01/16 09:10:22
4 posts

Help needed for a pest issue - 'warehouse moth'


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hi,

I'm often in India and I know they use the bark and leaves from the Neem tree to protect dry foodstuff (pulses, legumes, rice) from moths and other pests. They simply put some pieces/leaves inside the bags. Could work with cocoa beans as well...


updated by @Armin: 04/01/16 09:45:54