The product is used to control many pests, including whitefly, aphids, Japanese beetles, moth larvae, scale and spider mites. Sprays containing clarified hydrophobic extract of Neem oil are also used as fungicides against rust, black spot, mildew, leaf spot, scab, anthracnose, blight and botrytis.
vegetable noun (FOOD) A1 [ C ] US informal veggie a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food, especially in dishes that are not sweet: fresh/frozen vegetables. vegetable soup/stew/curry. fruit and vegetables. The potato is the most popular vegetable in this country. In the winter we tend to eat more root vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips. Raw vegetables contain more potassium than cooked ones. a vegetable knife. Compare. fruit noun.
Cabbage is a vegetable few people really appreciate, but it's truly a dieter's friend. It's strong-flavored, but it's this feature that makes it enjoyable in certain dishes. This leafy vegetable ranks right up there with broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts with a reputation for fighting cancer.