Why Gardeners Use Mustard Powder in the Garden: It's an Excellent Fungicide

16.11.2023 11:19

To treat pathogens in the garden, you can use preparations that belong to the fungicide category.

But some summer residents believe that this is not worth doing, as there are more gentle options.

We invite you to get acquainted with mustard powder, which can be used not only as a food additive to various dishes.

Let us pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

How can you use mustard powder?

Many people know that mustard powder has not only bactericidal but also fungicidal properties.

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It contains a large amount of phytoncides, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals – potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron.

Here is also an excellent insecticide that protects plants from aphids, moths, mites, sawflies and other pests.

Just pour 100 grams of mustard powder with water and leave for a day. You can add 100 grams of green soap and bring the volume to 10 liters.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti