As soon as the first warmth comes in spring, the plants begin to develop, the leaves bloom, but various pests also wake up. Currants, one of the most popular berry crops, are attacked by weevils, aphids, and caterpillars. To protect the shrub from voracious insects, it is necessary to process it in the spring. And one of the best remedies for this is ordinary soda.
How to prepare a solution?
- Take an empty container. She must be clean. Never use metal containers. Better use plastic. The volume of the container will depend on the number of plants that need to be processed.
- Pour warm water at a temperature of 40-50 ° C. If the water is too hot, wait until it cools down. It is very important.
- Add soda at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 1 liter of solution. It is better to use calcined, but food grade is also possible.
- To make the solution sticky, pour liquid soap into it, but without fragrances. To protect plants from fungi, add sunflower oil.
- Mix well and fill a spray bottle with the solution.
- Spray the entire plant, from the trunk to the leaves. Work the soil around the shrub as well. Processing is carried out before the currant began to bloom. Do not delay spraying so that the pests do not have time to get stronger and multiply.
Choose calm days for the procedure. Favorable time of day - morning or evening.
1 bush will take 5 liters of solution. If you include yeast in the composition, then you will not only protect the plants, but also feed them.
Benefits of spraying with baking soda
This procedure is carried out in early spring. They process not only parts of plants, but also the soil around currant bushes. Thanks to this, you will get rid of not only pests, but also weeds, and also contribute to an increase in yield.
IMPORTANT! Do not water currants immediately after spraying. Wait at least three hours to avoid washing off the solution.
Safety
Baking soda is harmless to humans. However, do not forget about the precautions. Treat the bush with rubber gloves. After carrying out the work, send the clothes to the laundry, wash your face and hands thoroughly with soap and rinse your mouth.
Discard the remaining solution. You should not store it, as the beneficial properties disappear over time.
IMPORTANT! Be sure to rinse the container in which the solution was applied and the spray gun, then dry and wipe with a rag. If the soda particles remain on the walls, they may come into contact with other products that you will use later.
Here is such an easy way. The main thing is to observe the proportions and safety measures. A wonderful harvest of currants is guaranteed to you.
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