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Why seasoned gardeners collect garlic peelings: it’s not “garbage”, but a real treasure
19.11.2024 06:50
Summer residents who do not have sufficient experience make many mistakes.
One of them is throwing away the garlic peel.
Many people consider these leftovers to be "garbage".
In fact, garlic peel is a universal garden remedy.
It is for this reason that an experienced gardener will never throw this mass into the trash bin.
On the contrary, he will collect garlic peelings, knowing that they will come in handy more than once in the country.
So, what exactly can you use the remains of this spicy vegetable for?
Pest control
Planning to plant potatoes, tomatoes or eggplants? First, prepare the garlic peel!
Place a handful of this mass into each hole.
Due to the additive, any of the above garden crops will be protected from a number of pests. First of all, we are talking about the Colorado potato beetle.
Whitewashing trees
Have you prepared a composition for whitewashing woody plants? Do not rush to cover the trunks with this mixture!
First, add some garlic peel to it.
This component will enhance the protective properties of the solution.
Making compost
Adding garlic peel to your compost bin is a guarantee of improving the quality of the organic fertilizer being prepared.
Extending the shelf life of crops
Sprinkling the harvested fruits and root crops with garlic peel increases the chances of long-term storage of the harvest.
The fact is that the remains of the spicy vegetable have antibacterial properties.
