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An effective remedy for protecting tomatoes from late blight and other diseases: practical advice for gardeners
15.07.2024 12:40
Taking care of plants in the garden can be a challenging task, especially when plants are attacked by various diseases such as late blight.
However, there is an effective remedy that will help protect tomatoes and other plants from this dangerous disease.
Anti-phytophthora remedy
Regular pharmacy iodine is an effective remedy for fighting late blight and other fungal diseases.
It has antiseptic properties that help plants fight diseases and the formation of buds and ovaries.
Watering seedlings
After watering the seedlings with iodine solution, the seeds germinate better and develop faster, and have strong immunity.
To prepare the solution, take 3 liters of water and dissolve 1 drop of iodine in it. Water the seedlings once at the root.
Fight against late blight
Late blight is a fungal disease that can attack plants, soil, and nearby weeds. It often affects tomatoes and potatoes.
One way to combat late blight is to treat plants with a solution of iodine and milk.
Fighting Powdery Mildew
This disease affects currant, gooseberry and barberry bushes. It can slow the growth of tomatoes, pumpkins and cucumbers, as well as chrysanthemums, roses and other flowers.
To prepare a solution against powdery mildew, dissolve 1 ml of iodine tincture in 9 liters of water, add 1 liter of skim milk and 1 tablespoon of liquid laundry soap.
Treat diseased plants every 2 days until complete recovery.
Pest control
Iodine tincture is good at fighting weevils and other pests.
Dissolve 20 ml of iodine tincture in a bucket of water and pour 1 liter per plant.
Garden Magic: How to Fight Root Rot and Powdery Mildew on Cucumbers
Root rot is one of the most common diseases of cucumbers.
Several simple methods can be used to treat and prevent this disease.
Dissolve 10 ml of pharmaceutical iodine in a bucket of water. After harvesting, spray the plants with this solution.
Add 15 drops of brilliant green to 12 liters of water. Treat the plants with this solution after harvesting.
Dissolve iodine and brilliant green in water in a ratio of 1:1:1 and apply to the cucumber stem at a height of 10 cm from the ground.
Fighting Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is also a common problem when growing cucumbers. Here are some methods that will help you deal with this disease.
Pour 400 grams of dry hay with 10 liters of water and leave for 5 days. After that, strain the solution and spray the plants.
Place containers of sulfur in the greenhouse or near the plants. When heated, the sulfur produces steam and prevents the appearance of powdery mildew.
Conclusion
The fight against root rot and powdery mildew on cucumbers can be effective if modern methods and means are used.
Follow the plant treatment recommendations and do not forget about preventive measures. This is the only way to preserve your harvest and enjoy fresh and tasty cucumbers.
