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You won't see aphids or spider mites on your plants anymore: gardeners have come up with a practical remedy
02.02.2023 13:37
Updated: 13.04.2023 19:50
Onion peel is one of the natural remedies that contains many useful substances.
Onion peel is known to many. It is collected for the preparation of Easter dishes, using it as a natural dye.
Gardeners bury the husks in plant holes. But the useful effect of the husks does not end there. It will help in the fight against garden and vegetable garden pests, it is used for light disinfection of seeds.
Preparation of extract
Fill a jar (0.5 l) with onion peel, tamp it down tightly, fill it to the brim with vodka and close the lid. Put it in a warm place and let it stand for about 7 days.
Uses of Onion Extract
Seeds
Can be used for light disinfection, more active germination and sprouting: 1 tablespoon per glass of water, soak the seeds for 24 hours.
Pests
Preventive treatment of plants with extract is effective against aphids and spider mites, and will also help increase the sweetness of fruits: up to 50-60 ml per bucket of water.
