Baking soda: the natural solution for a healthy, pest-free garden

Baking soda can be used in the garden, among other things, as a spray against aphids and ants. But these are not the only uses. See what baking soda can be used for in your garden.

Baking soda is a readily available and environmentally friendly product that has many uses. You should know that baking soda is the common name for sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). It is an inorganic chemical compound found in nature (also in the human body). It is extracted from so-called snow soda (trona) by various processes including grinding, leaching, heating, carbon dioxide is also added.

 

Use and properties of baking soda

Baking soda has a very wide range of applications. It is added to baked goods because of its bindery properties (as a foodstuff, it is labelled E500b). But it also has bleaching and cleaning properties, and it softens water, making it almost indispensable for ecological cleaning. It is harmless to health (in appropriate amounts), which makes it suitable for relieving certain ailments (e.g. heartburn), but it can also be used for body care. Baking soda is also very easy to find - you can buy it for a small fee at any grocery store.

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Baking soda in the garden

However, baking soda is not only useful at home. You can also use it in the garden.

 

How do you use baking soda to maintain your garden?

How to use baking soda to keep your garden healthy is a question that many gardeners face. While its properties are similar to bleach, its antibacterial properties are slightly different. Bleach will clean the outdoor surfaces of your garden, but it is toxic to the plant. Baking soda does not produce any toxic substances and is therefore safe to use as a fungicide. If you want to know how to use bicarbonate to maintain your garden, read this article carefully.

The use of potassium bicarbonate as a fungicide has been known to be effective for hundreds of years and is widely used throughout the world for various types of fungi. Experienced gardeners know all about the usefulness of sodium bicarbonate in maintaining the purity of their water supply. In fact, all water suppliers are now required by law to add this valuable substance to the water used for drinking water supply in America.

The use of baking soda to maintain soil structure is also important to many gardeners.

Some types of soil are more alkaline by nature than others. Using potassium bicarbonate is therefore a good way to make alkaline soils more acidic and therefore more fertile. However, it should only be used when the soil is very alkaline, otherwise potassium bicarbonate will have little effect on the soil. However, it can be added to very acidic soils where it can help to restore the soil pH.

Another important question raised is how to use baking soda to control the growth of certain unwanted pests and insects. Some insects and pests are easier to get rid of with baking soda than others. Some types of flies, for example, will not attack plants with baking soda, but other pest control measures, such as fumigation or insecticides, can be effective. Baking soda can also prevent the growth of some weeds.

Plants that need slow-acting seeds to germinate can be better controlled with bicarbonate. This makes it a particularly effective weapon against some species of weed seeds that can germinate very quickly. In fact, one of the best ways to use baking soda to control the ph level of your garden soil is to make sure you include baking soda in your fertilization program from the start.

One plant that can benefit from baking soda is tobacco. Tobacco leaves have a high nicotine content, so they burn quickly if sprinkled with baking soda. Burning the leaves kills any fungal spores that may be growing on the surface. If you want to ensure the effectiveness of this solution, it is wise to use it only during periods when you will not be near your plants.

Baking soda is another natural remedy that works well to kill certain types of weeds.

A type of herb called Stachybotrys has high concentrations of sodium in its leaves. Baking soda is mixed with water and sprayed on the plants, killing the Stachbotrys in just a few hours. The soil must be fertilized frequently to keep this solution working. Do not use this solution on grass or any other non-gaseous product.

Potassium bicarbonate is also used to prevent the proliferation of weeds and other unwanted plants in flower beds. To prepare this solution, simply pour water into the bottom of a large plastic container and add a half cup of potassium bicarbonate powder. Then plant your flowers and herbs in the water, while using a fan to blow air through the mixture to keep the soil moist. After about thirty minutes, remove the plants and gently scrub the soil with the garden hose.
Baking soda is an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical products, which are often costly and polluting. Its antifungal, antibacterial and insecticidal properties make it an invaluable ally in keeping your garden healthy. You can use it to water or spray your plants, but also directly on weeds. In this article, we explain how you can easily prepare a bicarbonate-based solution to effectively eliminate all unwanted pests in your garden.