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How to fight aphids and deacidify the soil with soda: experienced gardeners have revealed clever methods
09.01.2024 15:15
This food product is actively used in the area, as it is inexpensive, high-quality and very effective.
Therefore, soda can be “trusted” with solving extremely important problems.
These include the fight against aphids and soil deoxidation, notes Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert at the online publication BelNovosti, landscape designer and agronomist.
How to accomplish these tasks
Lowering acidity levels
Any gardener knows that there are many options to cope with the task. To reduce acidity levels, dolomite flour, ash and other well-known ingredients are often used.
However, soda will be a cheaper option.
It is recommended to dissolve half a glass of soda in a liter of water. Then we dig up the soil. Water the soil with the prepared solution and level it. The effect will be significant.
Get rid of aphids
There are also many options for fighting this insect, so for variety you can try this one. It is inexpensive, effective and simple.
It is recommended to take 30 grams of soda per four glasses of water. Then we begin processing. The method is especially good if the aphids have become active during fruiting - industrial preparations should not be used in this case, but soda will not cause any harm.
Earlier we talked about why you should put matches in a flowerpot with indoor flowers .
