Garlic is a widely available plant that’s easy to use in the garden. Unlike horsetail or tansy, you don’t have to chase after a rare plant to prepare a natural treatment.
I’ve already tried garlic infusion against powdery mildew on asters. Result: the disease slowed down, without disappearing completely. With hindsight, I think that garlic works mainly as a preventive treatment, and that you need to be regular in your care to protect your plants.
🌱 Garlic infusion against powdery mildew, downy mildew and cryptogamic diseases.
Simple recipe:
- 3 to 5 garlic cloves
- 1 liter boiling water
- Infuse for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
- Leave to cool, then continue infusing for 1 hour.
- If necessary, add 10 cl of milk to help the mixture stick to the leaves.
- Spray on leaves when infusion is cold.
This infusion can also be used against :
- peach blight
- gray mold of strawberries
⚠️ Garlic infusion does not keep, so prepare it just before use.
🐛 Garlic as a natural repellent
Garlic sprays help keep many pests at bay:
- cabbage maggot
- the courtilière
- slugs
- aphids
- dust mites
- weevils
Garlic maceration to protect your plants
- 80 g chopped garlic
- 10 ml oil
- Leave to macerate for 8 days.
- Then mix ½ liter of water with 10 g of black soap.
- Filter before use and dilute in 20 times its volume of water.
This preparation can be used for spraying or sprinkling, depending on your needs.
🍇 Raw garlic against mildew?
I haven’t tested this method, but you can find more information on pensons-sauvage.org. If you try it, I’d love to hear your feedback!
🌻 Gourmet tip: berberis jelly or garlic fruit?
Did you know that the properties of garlic can also be combined with homemade recipes, such as infusions or jellies? They’re simple, natural and effective for your garden.
❓ And you?
Do you use garlic to protect your plants?
Do you have any other recipes or tips to share for repelling disease or insects in the garden?
Share your experiences, your successes… or your surprises!
