Although there is no shortage of ready-made fertilizers and sprays in stores that are supposed to deal with all ailments afflicting plants, more and more gardeners reach for proven home remedies. No wonder, because they are not only cheap and equally effective, but also safe for us and the environment. One of them is the use of iodine, which will save your tomatoes. How to use it?
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Is there iodine? Use it in your garden and you won’t regret it
Iodine is simply a spirit solution of iodine that you can buy in any pharmacy for a few zlotys. It is known primarily for its antiseptic properties, which is why it is most often used to disinfect wounds and skin. However, these are not all its uses. Gardeners love it too. Just a few drops are enough to create a reliable fertilizer or spray that will protect crops from pests, fungal diseases and bacteria, increase immunity, accelerate growthand thus also increase yields. How to use it?
Homemade iodine spray on tomatoes. A reliable way to get healthy and abundant crops
In the preparation of home spraying with iodine, first of all follow the principle of less is more. Despite its wonderful properties, its excess can contribute to the destruction of crops. For this reason, use no more than 15 drops of iodine per 10 liters of water. Optionally, you can add a liter of skimmed milk. This is the simplest recipe for effective spraying that you can do yourself. For tomatoes, use it up to 3 times with a two-week interval between each spraying, and the crops will not only be healthy, but also exceptionally abundant. Remember that each time you should make a new spray and use it almost immediately, because iodine evaporates quickly.
Organic spraying on tomatoes. You will pay PLN 2 for it
Effective and inexpensive spraying that will protect your e.g. against fungal diseases, you can make it with fresh baker’s yeast. All you need to do is dissolve one cube (100 g) in 10 liters of water. The mixture prepared in this way is immediately ready for use, so you can generously spray it on tomato bushes. Do it both preventively, preferably once a week, and when the disease strikes. What’s more, yeast spray is also ideal for cucumbers and potatoes.
Source: Gazeta
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