Turmeric – a great helper in your garden

We all know turmeric as a bright orange powder that is added to various foods to enhance the colour and taste. Turmeric is loaded with antioxidants and offers anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and it even contains substances that help fight cancer, support brain health and improve digestion. But did you know that you can also use turmeric in your garden?

Pesticide

Although we love turmeric for its taste and colour, insects do not like it. Ants and other species will avoid it at all cost and that is where you can take advantage of turmeric! Sprinkle a little bit off turmeric powder on roots and leaves of plants you want to protect.It will not work as quickly as commercial preparations, but it will and you are using an environment friendly product. Turmeric also repels mites and larvae of some butterflies. Make sure you use a moderate amount of the spice, about 15 g of turmeric powder is enough for 5 kg of soil. You can also prepare a spray by mixing 20 g of turmeric with 1 litre of water. Apply it to leaves that you want to protect against powdery mildew. That is great isn’t it?

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Healing properties

You can make a thick paste out of turmeric and apply it to your wounds. You can also use the same paste on injured plants and tree bark. Turmeric helps against infection and makes the wound heal better and it works well against bacterial and fungal diseases.

Powdery mildew

You can also use turmeric on plants affected by a powdery mildew. Mix one part turmeric and two parts wood ash. Sprinkle the mixture on infected plants. Do it when there is no wind. It works best if applied early in the morning, when there is still dew on leaves. This helps the powder to stick to the plant. Turmeric also works well against fungal diseases such as powdery mildew or fusus, brown spots and root rot.

Insect bites

Use turmeric on insect bites. Mix 2 teaspoons of turmeric with a little bit of water and apply the paste directly to the bite. Turmeric is quickly absorbed and reduces itching and speeds up healing.

Source:

https://www.ireceptar.cz/zahrada/kurkuma-na-zahrade-30000709.html
https://balconygardenweb.com/unknown-turmeric-uses-that-can-help-you-in-the-garden

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