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After the specified time, open the bucket, carefully filter the mixture and then store it in a bottle with a dispenser .
At this point the nettle macerate is ready. Now all you have to do is understand how to use it.
Nettle macerate: how to use it?
When the nettle macerate is ready, it must be diluted with water to fertilize the plants and flowers . In fact, it is necessary to prepare a mixture of 100 ml of macerate and 10 liters of water.
Instead, to keep ants away from your home, simply put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it around windows and doors .
It is also perfect as a compost container as it supports the decomposition process.
To keep the plants growing lushly , simply water them every 2 weeks with this DIY product.
As a pesticide against aphids and red spider mites
Is the problem with your plants due to aphids or spider mites? Don’t worry, you can use some of the macerate and spray it neat. Just 12 hours after soaking the nettles, you don’t have to wait 15 days
Nettle macerate: how is it preserved?
The nettle macerate can also be kept for a whole year. However, to do this you will have to add a little vinegar (about 2 to 3% compared to the liquid you have available) and place it in an airtight container in a cool but also not very frequented place, otherwise it could leak a bad one Odor . But this foul smell shouldn’t put you off, on the contrary, it’s a testament to its quality.
Now all you have to do is get to work.
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