- Natural Fungicide Spray
- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 quart of water and a few drops of liquid soap (like castile or dish soap).
- Pour into a spray bottle and apply to plants affected by powdery mildew or other fungal diseases.
- Spray on a dry day to prevent rain from washing it off.
- Weed Killer
- Sprinkle baking soda directly on weeds in your garden.
- Be careful to avoid your desired plants; baking soda is non-selective, so it will harm any plant it comes into contact with.
- Pest Deterrent for Cabbage Worms and Aphids
- Combine equal parts baking soda and flour, then lightly dust over plants.
- Reapply after rain for best results, as it deters pests but is harmless to your plants.
- Soil Amendment
- Test your soil pH first, and if it’s overly acidic, lightly sprinkle baking soda to help balance it.
- Avoid excessive use, as too much baking soda can overly alkalize the soil.
- Tomato Sweetener
- Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda around the base of your tomato plants.
- This helps reduce soil acidity, leading to sweeter tomatoes.
- Compost Enhancer
- Add a sprinkle of baking soda to your compost pile to help raise its pH level and speed up decomposition.
- Avoid adding too much to prevent overly alkaline conditions.
- Odor Absorber
- Sprinkle baking soda in compost bins or around areas with strong odors.
- It naturally neutralizes bad smells without harming the compost.
- Gardening Tool Cleaner
- Mix baking soda with a small amount of water to create a paste.
- Use a scrub brush to clean dirt and rust from gardening tools, then rinse and dry.
- Seed Germination Booster
- Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 2 cups of water.
- Soak seeds in the solution for a few hours before planting to improve germination rates.
- Ant Repellent
- Sprinkle baking soda in a line around plants or along ant trails to repel ants naturally.
These simple baking soda tips can be your garden’s best friend, keeping it healthy, pest-free, and productive!
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