No more cabbage-munching caterpillars: all pests are apparently burned in their spots due to this apparently palatable solution.
Gardening Hacks: Onion & Tomato Infusions to Fight Garden Pests
Sick of those pesky critters chomping on your cabbage? We've got you covered. Say goodbye to costly pesticides and hello to your kitchen scraps! This ingenious method using onion skin and tomato green infusions will keep those juicy cabbage heads thriving. Here's the lowdown.
Onion Infusion: The Sulfur Shield
- Gather your Goods: Take around 500g of onion skins and gather them in a large container.
- Steep and Strain: Pour 2 liters of hot water over the onion skins and let it sit for 2 days. Add another 2 liters of water and a bit of liquid soap to help the infusion adhere better to the leaves. Strain the mixture after 48 hours to remove the onion skins.
- Spray Away: Use the onion infusion as a spray on your cabbage rows to create a sulfur-rich border that your pest buddies will find daunting.
Tomato Green Infusion: The Solanine Shield
- Prepare the Liquid Gold: You'll need 1.5-2 kg of fresh tomato greens or suckers. Pour 5 liters of boiling water over them, let it steep for 4 hours, then boil the mixture for 3 more hours. Strain and dilute the liquid with water in a 1:2 ratio.
- Shield your Crops: Use the tomato green infusion just like the onion infusion, orbiting your cabbages with a sturdy solanine shield. Yet remember, too much of a good thing can lead to harmful effects, so use this concoction with a light hand.
Join Forces: The Power in Pairing
Teaming up the onion and tomato infusions makes for a potent pest-repelling combo. Mix equal parts of both infusions and spray on your cabbage plants for a formidable defense.
Companion Planting: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Don't forget to enlist the help of your garlic or chives friends! Plant these allium warriors nearby to bolster your cabbage plants' defense against unwanted visitors with their powerful scent.
These ingenious infusions, drawn from your pantry, will leave your garden buzzing with healthy vegetation and happy gardeners. So pour yourself a fresher-than-fresh infusion, give it a good shake, and spray it on your cabbage patch for a solution that's as green as it gets!
Use the onion infusion as a spray on your cabbage rows to create a sulfur-rich border, acting as a deterrent for garden pests. By combining the onion infusion with the tomato green infusion, you can create a potent pest-repelling mixture for a more robust defense against unwanted critters in your home-and-garden and lifestyle.
