• Biodynamic Tree Paste - The Josephine Porter Institute
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The Josephine Porter Institute

Biodynamic Tree Paste

Biodynamic Tree Paste

$30.71 USD
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Gail Hilgendorf

After 3 years have not seen much difference

It's understandable not to see much difference in three years for several reasons, the first of which is that people who are using biodynamic preparations are often also using good compost, which is a significant part of the good work of biodynamics.

With each additional improvement after good composting, the improvements will be incremental (the law of diminishing returns) and more refined: the question becomes, how do we recognize improved quality if it's something new? Many biodynamic farmers say there is a 4-year cycle in biodynamics, a threshold after which, with continued maintenance, one reaches a new space where things begin to become more self-sustaining. We wish you all the best in your work.

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Joan M. Getzfrid
Wonderful!

My trees were easy to spray and are already showing signs of improvement!

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Marc Rosenberg

Too soon to know whether the stuff works.

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Tracy Saucier
AMAZING

The trees blossomed the day I applied the paste!

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Christopher Passmore
tree paste

This product came to us through the recommendation of a dear friend of our farm to help us with injuries to crop due to common stalk borer. We were looking for something help the tissue heal. This works terrific. I saw healing within a single day of application

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Jared Sheldon
Fast Acting

i was amazed at how quickly i saw the trees respond to the tree paste application. i sprayed it on them and within just 10 minutes i saw sap beginning to come out of the damaged areas and begin repairing the damage. i will be applying this regularly until the trees are healed.

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Description

At a glance

Shipping restriction: We cannot ship Biodynamic Tree Paste to Puerto Rico. This restriction applies to all sizes.

  • One quart, when diluted as a spray, treats approximately 6–8 trees.
  • Apply after pruning or in late fall to late winter, when temperatures are above freezing and no rain is forecast.
  • Use as a brushed paste or as a diluted spray.

What it does

Biodynamic Tree Paste is used on the trunks and major limbs of woody perennials to support bark condition and tree vitality, especially after pruning or exposure to harsh weather.

Current JPI formula

JPI Tree Paste contains bentonite clay, water, fermented Equisetum (BD 508), castor oil, Pfeiffer™ Field and Garden Spray, Barrel Compound, basalt, and eggshells. The traditional cow-manure, clay, and sand recipe is historical background and is not the formula of the current JPI product.

Apply as a paste

  1. Remove loose bark from the trunk and major limbs with a wire brush or scraping tool.
  2. Apply to the trunk and major limbs with a whitewash brush or by hand. Heavy-duty rubber gloves are recommended.
  3. If needed, add only enough water to reach the consistency of thick paint.

Apply as a spray

  1. Dilute 1 cup of Tree Paste in 1 gallon of water.
  2. Stir for 20 minutes.
  3. Screen through a 50–60 mesh screen or paint strainer.
  4. Spray immediately after stirring because the contents settle quickly.

Do not apply when rain is expected; rain may wash the Tree Paste off.

Shipping note: Tree Paste is excluded from the free domestic economy shipping offer on orders of $250 or more. Standard paid carrier options are available for all sizes.

Read the current Tree Paste instructions for use.

Read the Tree Paste guide for application context and historical recipes. Follow the current product formula and use instructions when applying JPI Tree Paste.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply Biodynamic Tree Paste?

Brush the paste onto the trunk and major limbs, adding only enough water to reach the consistency of thick paint. Wear heavy-duty rubber gloves if applying by hand.
What ingredients are in the Biodynamic Tree Paste?

JPI Tree Paste contains bentonite clay, water, fermented Equisetum (BD 508), castor oil, Pfeiffer™ Field and Garden Spray, Barrel Compound, basalt, and eggshells.
When should I use Biodynamic Tree Paste?

Apply after pruning or in late fall to late winter, when temperatures are above freezing and no rain is forecast.
Can Biodynamic Tree Paste be used as a spray?

Yes. Dilute 1 cup in 1 gallon of water, stir for 20 minutes, strain through 50–60 mesh, and spray immediately because the contents settle quickly.