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I came across an interesting news article about a vineyard owner who has developed a method to attack mildew and fungus using ultraviolet light, ozone and hydrogen peroxide. I'm thinking of trying out using just hydrogen peroxide in my vegetable garden to treat aphids, and other pests as well as...

I use a hydrometer.

I was surprised about the claim that blueberries contain p. sorbate naturally as well. Here are some links that also make the claim: Potassium Sorbate - Ask The Scientists Wikipedia mentions it as well: Potassium sorbate - Wikipedia (1st paragraph "some berries") And another one: What is...

I started a blueberry wine on July 19 and have about 7-8 gallons (1 x 6 gallon carboy and 2 x 1 gallon glass jugs). (pH is about 3.2) I noticed that the sg has stuck at around 1.045 and doesn't show any signs of activity. I put it on a heating pad (pad on the counter and the carboy and jugs on...

I've got a question on this. After reading that SO2 gas keeps things sanitized I built a PVC tube contraption that I use to store some items on the assumption that they will stay sanitized in there. The PVC tube is 4" in diameter and I have an empty peanut butter jar in the bottom that contains...