The smell of garlic isn't exactly pleasant. But mildew infestation in your own garden is even more unpleasant. The fungus forms unsightly spots on the leaves and significantly affects growth. However, the use of chemical fungicides to control the leaf disease is just as harmful. A garlic decoction can be made in no time, has no side effects and proves to be very effective.
How do you make garlic decoction against mildew?
A garlic decoction against mildew is easy to make: Crush four peeled garlic cloves, pour a liter of boiling water over them, let the mixture cool and fill it into a spray bottle. Spray the infected or endangered plants with it.
Make garlic stock
All you need is:
- four garlic cloves
- a kettle
- a liter of water
- a spray bottle
How to prepare the broth:
- skin the garlic cloves and cut them into small pieces
- pour boiling water over the garlic cloves
- let the broth cool thoroughly
- Now fill the spray bottle with the brew
- Spray infected leaves (or neighboring plants as a preventive measure) with the home remedy
Note: Don't be too enthusiastic about expecting the mildew to disappear after the first application. Spray the garlic decoction onto the plant again after a few days. Then successes will quickly become apparent.
Garlic decoction against downy mildew
There are two types of mildew, true and false. The garlic decoction described here is particularly helpful in cases of downy mildew infestation. In contrast to its relative, it arises in extreme drought and spreads on both the top and bottom of the leaves.
Alternatives
Not sure what type of mildew it is or don't currently have garlic in the house? Don't worry, a fungicide is still not necessary. Other home remedies also show high effectiveness against the pest:
- Milk or buttermilk
- Baking soda or baking powder
- Field horsetail
- natural predators like ladybugs
- Planting partners such as basil, chives, chervil or foxglove
Note: Garlic is also quite effective as a planting partner to keep the fungus that transmits mildew away.
