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Baking Soda in the Garden: 10 Smart Uses + DIY Fertilizer for Fruit Trees

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Prevent fungal spots and powdery mildew on leaves and fruit.

🔸 Mix:

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • A few drops of natural soap
  • 1 liter water
    Spray on leaves in the morning or evening, never in full sun.

3. Sweeten the Fruits

Especially for apples and tomatoes:

🔸 Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda around the root zone
🔸 Water gently
Repeat every 3–4 weeks for sweeter-tasting fruit.

🍅 Want Sweeter Fruit?
Especially for tomatoes and apples:
🔸 Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda around the base
🔸 Water lightly
💧 Repeat every 3–4 weeks for better flavor


🌿 DIY Baking Soda Liquid Fertilizer

🧪 Ingredients:
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Epsom salt
• 1 gallon of water

👩‍🌾 How to use:
• Mix all ingredients until fully dissolved
• Pour at the base of plants every 2–3 weeks

✅ Benefits:
• Balances soil pH for better nutrient absorption
• Epsom salt adds magnesium → greener, stronger leaves
• Promotes healthy, vigorous growth

✔️ Use only 1–2 times/month
✔️ Test soil pH before using
✔️ Works great for tomatoes, peppers, fruit trees, and leafy greens 🌿

🌼 Give your plants a gentle, natural boost — and watch your garden thank you with sweeter fruits and lush green growth! 🍓🌿
Happy gardening! 🧤🌞

 

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