Oct 12, 2024
The common kitchen spices that are included in everyday cooking are not just great for adding flavour to your food, but can also be used in gardens. So, from Turmeric to Salt, here we mention how kitchen spices can be used in the home garden.
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Cinnamon is an excellent antifungal spice for the garden. When sprinkled on the soil, it helps prevent mold, white residue from hard water, and also keeps away pests like ants, spiders, and gnats.
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A mix of Epsom salt and water can do wonders for your plant's growth. Certain plants, the Curry patta, for example, grow well when they are provided ample magnesium. And spraying Epsom salt water into the soil and leaves will help it grow faster.
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Turmeric is not just for giving colour to your dishes but also helps as a rooting agent and as an insect remover. The strong smell and flavour of turmeric keep ants and termites away, and when sprinkled on a root or node, it helps improve plant growth.
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Black pepper is one of the best deterrents for pests like ants, slugs, and even bigger animals that dig in your garden. If insects are eating up your fruits and veggies from the inside, sprinkle some black pepper all around the plant and see the magic.
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Garlic is another spice that has antifungal qualities, and keeps the small insects away. The strong smell of garlic is a deterrent of aphids, mosquitoes, and even squirrels and rabbits.
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Red pepper, or the usual ‘lal mirch’ powder that we use in dishes, can also be used in the garden to keep mold and insects away. Just mix a teaspoon of red pepper powder with a liter of water and a squeeze of soap and spray it onto the leaves.
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Mustard powder and the strong smell it has keeps away common garden pests, including insects and rodents. Some gardeners also use mustard powder to improve soil health.
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Cloves can be used in the garden in two ways - infused water, and clove powder. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which protects the plants from small insects. And spraying or misting the water straight onto the leaves will keep away leaf-eating bacteria.
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