Grapevines are susceptible to attacks by many diseases and pests, so you need to act quickly when the first problems appear. You don’t have to use store-bought plant protection products, because you can easily prepare an equally effective grape spray in the comfort of your home.
How to protect grapes from diseases? Home spray will eliminate the problem
Downy mildew is the most dangerous fungal disease that attacks grapevines. If it appears on the plant, it negatively affects its condition and the quality of the fruit. Its development is favored by high temperatures and rainy weather. How to recognize the presence of fungus on grapes? Greasy, yellow spots appear on the upper side of the leaves, and a white mycelial coating appears on the undersides. When powdery mildew appears on the shoots, they begin to die off quickly. Infected fruit turns brown and falls off the clusters. This is the last moment to spray, which will save the vine. To prepare it you will need:
- 3 liters of water,
- 1.5 tablespoons of baking soda,
- 6 drops of dishwashing liquid,
- 2 tablespoons of rapeseed or sunflower oil.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into a spray bottle. Spray the underside of grape leaves once a week until symptoms disappear. It is best to carry out care immediately after rain to protect the leaves from spreading fungi.
TIP! Regular spraying every two weeks can help prevent infections. If you grow grapevines, act before powdery mildew becomes established on your plants.
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How to feed grapes? Dandelion slurry will ensure a bountiful harvest
When the vine sets fruit, it is worth fertilizing the bushes. The plant needs large amounts of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and calcium for healthy development, so it is worth preparing the right nutrient for it. If you have access to large quantities of dandelions, make a slurry out of them. All you need to do is collect half a bucket of herbs (it’s worth chopping them) and pour in water, leaving 7-8 cm of free space from the top. Leave the mixture for 3 weeks, where it will ferment during that time. Finally, strain the liquid into a large container and use it for watering after dilution (1 part liquid manure to 10 parts water) once every two weeks. You can use this treatment until late summer. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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