• Joss @Joss Malden - updated 9d

    Garlic vs Slugs

    Following a recommended cheap way to protect my petunias and hostas.

    Add boiling water to a couple of crushed garlic cloves, stir regularly. Take cooled juice, dilute, and spray pots and plants.

    Internet article:-

    "Garlic juice generally won't harm plants if used properly.
    It can be a beneficial natural pest deterrent and even act as a fertilizer.
    However, it's important to use it correctly to avoid any potential negative impacts.

    Garlic juice can be used to repel certain pests like slugs, snails, aphids, and other garden pests.

    Garlic is rich in phosphorus and potassium, which are beneficial nutrients for plant growth.

    Garlic sprays can help to treat black spot and powdery mildew on foliage.

    Boil garlic bulbs in water, then crush them to extract the juice.

    Dilute the garlic juice with water and spray or water your plants. A common ratio is two tablespoons of garlic juice per 5 liters of water.

    Apply the garlic solution once a week or after rainfall to protect against pests.
    Be mindful not to spray or pour the juice on nearby plants and crops, as it can harm them.
    Store the garlic spray in the fridge between uses.

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