Aphids in the garden and on potted plants, let's try to say goodbye to the classic insecticides and rediscover the remedies recommended by organic and natural agriculture. Aphids, also known as plant "lice", are a fairly common problem in the vegetable garden. To counter their presence there are very effective natural remedies.
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Aphids in the vegetable garden and on potted plants and in the garden, let's try to say goodbye to the classic insecticides and rediscover remedies recommended by organic and natural agriculture. The aphids, also known as plant "lice", are a fairly common problem in the vegetable garden. To counter their presence there are very effective natural remedies.
Most of the natural remedies for aphids listed below are applied in the form of a spray. The advice is to use these remedies directly on plants, where aphids are present, once or twice a week, in the evening hours. Prepare the remedies in small quantities so that you can use them within two to three weeks. Keep them in closed bottles away from light.
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Cinnamon
Before intervening with the oil of cinnamon, a powerful natural remedy against aphids, you will have to wash the plants with simple water (use a spray where necessary) to eliminate as much as possible the aphids already present. Then you can add Ceylon cinnamon oil to the water, to buy at a herbalist's shop. THU all instructions.
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Garlic decoction
It is one of the easiest remedies for aphids and garden pests to prepare. You will need to make a decoction with 500 ml of water and 1 small head of garlic divided into cloves. You can also add the garlic peels. Bring to a boil, let it boil for 5 minutes and let it cool before filtering and using on plants where aphids are present.
Macerated and horsetail tea
Another remedy considered very effective against aphids and garden pests is the horsetail macerate. To prepare it you will need 1 kg of fresh horsetail or 150 grams of dried horsetail. THU all instructions. A simpler remedy to prepare, even in small quantities, is the horsetail tea. In this case, prepare an infusion with 20 g of fresh horsetail or 4 g of dry horsetail in 100 ml of water. Bring to a boil and then let it cool. Filter and add new water until it reaches 1 liter. Spray on the plants once every 1 days (See “My organic garden” by E. Accorsi and F. Beldi).
Tomato macerate
Il tomato macerate, here is a natural remedy, suggested by biodynamic agriculture, to counteract the presence of aphids and parasites in the garden, which could ruin the harvest. The use of tomato macerate is indicated as suitable for defend vegetables from the aggression of parasites and phytophagous insects, that is, which feed on their leaves. Here are the recipes to learn how to prepare tomato macerate against aphids and garden parasites.
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Pepper spray
Il Chili pepper it's a excellent natural repellent against parasites, including aphids. You will need to blend 6-10 chillies at high speed with 2 glasses of water for two minutes. Let the mixture rest overnight. The next day, strain the mixture, dilute it in a glass of water and then pour into a container with a sprayer. Apply on plants where aphids are present in the evening, 1 or 2 times a week. THU more information.
Marseille soap spray
To prepare a spray al Marseille soap against aphids, simply dissolve a teaspoon of liquid Marseille soap or Marseille soap flakes in 500 ml of hot water. This is a very effective remedy to apply only to the points of the plants where you spot aphids. Let cool before use and apply with a nebulizer.
Neem oil
THENeem oil it's a powerful one natural remedy against aphids and parasites in the garden. You can buy it at the herbalist's shop. It has a very strong odor, unwelcome to insects and parasites. To prepare a natural remedy against aphids and garden parasites try dilute 4 drops of Neem oil in a liter of water, shake and spray on the ground of your garden or at the base of your potted plants in order to guarantee a completely effective and natural protection. You can also apply the remedy in the points where you spot aphids, always in the evening.
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Onion decoction
This remedy against aphids allows you to intelligently exploit a part of waste in the kitchen: the onion peels. All you have to do is bring the peels of two onions to a boil in a saucepan with 500 ml of water. Lower the heat and let it boil for 10 minutes. Filter, let cool and transfer to a spray bottle. Always apply on plants in the evening and where aphids are present once or twice a week.
Prevent aphids with garlic
To prevent aphids and protect both potted plants and what you grow in the garden, you can use a very simple remedy. All you have to do is plant a few garlic cloves around the base of your potted plants or between the rows of vegetables in your garden. Garlic is a powerful natural pesticide with a preventive action. You can also plant it around fruit trees and rose plants as a protective remedy.
Macerate of nettle
Il macerated nettle it is a remedy suggested by organic and biodynamic agriculture to combat aphids and other parasites in the garden but also as a fertilizer for the soil. Its preparation in large quantities is suitable for those who have a rather large garden to treat. The nettle macerate can be preserved from one season to the next. THU all information and instructions to follow.
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Marta Albè
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