Vinegar is often used in the kitchen to make delicious recipes. But, Did you know that we can also use it to take care of our plants? In fact, it can help us to keep the population of snails and mollusks under control, to repel cats and dogs, and to fight the insects that cause pests and the fungi that cause so much damage.
Here we tell you the uses of vinegar in the garden and on the patio so you no longer have to worry about anything.
Get rid of mushrooms with vinegar
Fungi can seriously affect plants, since when we see them, it is usually because they have already spread more than we would have liked. But there is a solution that can be effective: mix three small tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 4 liters of water.
Control the snails
Snails are mollusks that love to eat grass, and even cacti, so it is necessary to protect plants from them, especially if you live in an area where it usually rains on a regular basis. For it, spray around plants, at a distance of about 30cm from the trunk or stem.
Lower the pH of the water
Not all plants grow well in the same soils or receiving the same water. An example of this are acidophilic plants, such as japanese maples or gardenias, which can only live in acid soils, that is to say, that have a low pH (between 4 and 6).
If the water in your area has a lot of lime, add a cup of vinegar to 4 liters of water, and water with the mixture.
Eliminate unwanted wild herbs
Vinegar is a powerful herbicide. Use it to eliminate those herbs that are in inappropriate corners. You just have to boil 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoons of vinegar in XNUMX liter of water, and use while hot.
Get a higher germination percentage
Sowing seeds is a very interesting experience, but it is even more so when you germinate more than you had thought. A trick to increase the germination rate is sand them a little (give two or three passes with sandpaper), and then immerse them in 500ml of warm water to which you will have diluted 125ml of vinegar and a little liquid soap.
Repels cats and dogs
These animals usually relieve themselves where they don't like. So, if you have dogs and / or cats and you want to protect your garden, spray on walls, furniture, etc. (never on plants) with vinegar to repel them.
Did you know about these uses of vinegar?
Very good, seeing this interesting article about apple cider vinegar in the orchard or garden, I wanted to ask some questions.
The water in my area has 7,9 PH, it is very hard in Alicante ...
-Would you manage to lower it to between 5,5-6,5 with the cup of vinegar?
-Is there a formula to calculate the proportions of vinegar per liter / level of ph?
Wouldn't it damage the roots or the plant itself by watering them with diluted vinegar?
Thanks a lot! 🙂
Hello Tomas.
Yes, vinegar and lemon are used a lot to lower the pH. But so that it does not drop too low, it is important to monitor it (in pharmacies they sell pH tests).
Regarding the roots, no, don't worry. They are not damaged. In any case, you can always fertilize from time to time with compost for acidic plants, as this ensures that they receive the nutrients they need.
A greeting.
Good morning,
I have a marble garden and mushrooms are growing and I want to eliminate them completely, because I pluck them and they come out again, can I add bleach or vinegar?
Hello maite.
Better vinegar, or else cover them with newspaper (not receiving any light, they will end up dying).
A greeting.