Absolutely! Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a versatile and natural tool in the garden. Here are 10 great uses for baking soda in gardening:
🌿 1. Fungal Disease Control
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 liter of water and a few drops of liquid soap. Spray on plants affected by powdery mildew, black spot, or other fungal infections.
🐛 2. Natural Pest Repellent
Sprinkle baking soda around your garden beds or mix with flour (1:1) and dust on cabbage, broccoli, and kale leaves to deter cabbage worms and other pests.
🌸 3. Sweeter Tomatoes
Sprinkle a small amount around the base of tomato plants (not touching the stem) to reduce soil acidity, which may help produce sweeter tomatoes.
🌱 4. Weed Killer (Spot Treatment)
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