~Living Off The Land/Werk thee ground - Tools & Tips~
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I didn't do a garden this year
But next year I'm going to plant this
This simple to make recipe will energize plants and help them to recover from disease and pest damage. Completely organic and safe for your garden. Works on vegetables as well as ornamental plants.
#1. Gardening Recipe: Turmeric + Milk + Castile Soap SprayUse: For Fungal control, pest repelling, and general plant health
*Ingredients:1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 cup whole milk (raw or pasteurized)
1 teaspoon liquid Castile soap (unscented preferred)
1 quart (4 cups) of lukewarm water
Directions:1. Warm the water alightly (not hot)2. Mix turmeric powder into the warm until fully dissolved3. Stir in the milk and Castile soap4. Pour into a spray bottle and shake well before each useHow To Use:・Spray on both sides of leaves in the morning every 7-10 days・Great for tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, basil, and peppers・Do not apply in hot sun----best used early morning or late evening
#2. Gardening Recipe: Turmeric + Milk + Castile soap Soil DrenchUse: For root rot prevention, nematode control, and stimulating healthy root growth
*Ingredients:1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1/2 cup whole milk (acts as a mild fertilizer + antifungal)
1 teaspoon Castile soap (helps spread and penetrate soil)
1 gallon of lukewarm water
Directions:1. Add turmeric to a small amount of warm water (about 1 cup) and stir until fully blended2. Add milk and Castile soap; mix thoroughly3. Pour into a large bucket and add the remaining water to make 1 gallon total4. Stir well before each useHow To Use:・Pour 1/2 - 1 cup of mixture around the base of each plant once every 10-14 days・Use on crops prone to root issues like tomatoes, squash, eggplants, beans, and cucumbers・Apply only to moist soil; do not use on dry soil to avoid root shock・Avoid overuse, especially in clay-heavy soils, to maintain microbe balance
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