Garlic clove on plants, the unthinkable secret of every gardener: few know it
A clove of garlic changes the flavor of any dish, but it is not only useful in the kitchen, it is also an excellent ally for health, a powerful pesticide, which helps keep lice and aphids away from plants.
In summer, plants are lush, and they must be looked after without ever forgetting them. They need water, and sometimes a little more care than in winter.
However, when temperatures drop, in autumn and winter, they need to be protected from all types of insects . A clove of garlic comes to the rescue in this case, it can be a preventative measure and help to remedy small infestations.
Garlic clove, therapy for plants
Before using pesticides that are harmful to health and to the plant itself, it is worth trying garlic therapy, which could prove to be a real panacea. The smell of garlic is not at all pleasant , not only for animals and insects, but also for humans.
Aphids of any colour, whether green, yellow, grey or black, hate the smell of garlic, which comes from a substance found in the bulb, allicin, which is made of sulphur. This substance helps the plant fight off aphids and red spider mites, which are the cause of the yellowing of the leaves.
How to use antiparasitic garlic
Garlic cloves act as pesticides if you take them as they are and place them between the stem of the plant and the edge of the vase . The important thing is to change them at least once a month, because during this period of time they lose their smell and consequently their effectiveness.
You have to be careful, that is, be careful when watering the plant . It is not necessary to water the place where the bulbs are located because otherwise a garlic plant will grow. Obviously, this is a preventive method and therefore cannot be considered an effective remedy against infestations that have already begun.
Garlic on infested plants
However, when the parasites have been living in the plants for some time, a recipe can be prepared that is especially good for flowering plants . Peel the garlic cloves and boil them in half a litre of water.
They should be tender. Once done, filter the water and let it cool. Then pour it into a spray bottle and spray it directly onto the plants , avoiding contact with the flowers. The treatment should be repeated every two days , until you see that the plant has managed to get rid of all the parasites.
How to act on aromatic plants
However, in the case of aromatic plants or vegetable gardens, the treatment is different. All you need to do is chop 5 cloves of garlic and infuse them in cold water, just one litre is enough. Then let it sit for a whole day and filter it. Finally, spray it on the plants as in the previous treatment.
Each treatment should be repeated every year, every two days, until the aphids have left the plant . Pesticides can also be stored at home in the refrigerator for a week. Alternatively, they can be frozen and thawed when necessary. The results are satisfactory, no great expense is required. Usually a few cloves of garlic solve the problem in a few weeks.
Garlic has many beneficial properties, it is also good for humans, simply when used on the areas to be treated. Just rub a slice on calluses, corns, warts or chilblains to notice how the pain is relieved almost instantly. It is then an excellent disinfectant for wounds, it has many anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. When mixed with vinegar it is miraculous , not only for plants but also for humans.
