Phytophthora is the worst enemy for gardeners, especially when it comes to peppers. In order not to fight the disease that has already arisen, it is worth considering preliminary treatment.
There are several very simple but effective remedies that are definitely worth using for your harvest.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to fight late blight.
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is known for its antimicrobial properties. Applying mustard oil to pepper seeds before planting helps prevent late blight.
It is enough to add a few drops of mustard oil to water and treat the seeds before sowing. Of course, only the preventive effect can be seriously considered here.
Hydrogen peroxide solution
Hydrogen peroxide is another affordable and powerful means of combating late blight.
It is necessary to dilute hydrogen peroxide with water in a ratio of 1:2 and treat pepper seeds with this solution. This method will not only prevent infection with late blight, but also stimulate plant growth.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice contains natural acids that have antimicrobial properties.
Mix equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice and water and treat the pepper seeds with this solution. This will not only protect the plants from late blight, but will also give them an additional immune boost.
Soda and oil
A mixture of soda and oil is another effective way to protect pepper seeds from late blight.
It is enough to dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a tablespoon of oil and add water. The treatment of plants with this agent should be carried out immediately before sowing.
Garlic infusion
Garlic is a natural antiseptic with a strong antimicrobial effect. There is nothing complicated in preparing such an infusion.
It is enough to take a liter of water, add a few cloves of garlic and boil it. The solution can be used to strengthen the immunity of plants after it has completely cooled down.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
