The use of onion peels for the garden and vegetable garden
Onion husks are just as valuable as the bulbs themselves. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, skin diseases, edema and allergies. The husk is also a great helper in plant care.
Infusions and decoctions of dry scales are used for watering and spraying plantings in order to protect against fungal diseases and scare away pests. In addition, the rich composition of the mixture makes it an excellent fertilizer. You will find information on how to use onion peel for a vegetable garden or garden in this article.
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Useful properties and composition of onion husks
How is onion husk useful for the garden? Commonly discarded onion peels contain vitamins A, B, C, E, PP, carotene, phytoncides, potassium, iron, calcium, silicon, phosphorus, magnesium.
When applied to the soil as fertilizer, these valuable substances benefit garden crops.We list the beneficial properties of substances included in onion peel:
- Carotene is an antioxidant and a powerful immune stimulant. It increases the resistance of plants to disease and fights fungal and bacterial diseases.
- Phytoncides are substances with protective properties. Suppress the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungal spores.
- B vitamins are an effective means of accelerating seedling growth. Strengthens the roots and stems of plants.
- PP vitamins stimulate plant growth by accelerating the conversion of nitrogen into oxygen. Strengthens the root system and tops.
Thus, decoction of husks - a natural assistant to the gardener from early spring to autumn.
Benefits of dressings with onion peels
The main advantage of the product is its naturalness.... The use of the broth allows you to get a harvest of environmentally friendly products that are not scary to eat yourself and give to children.
Attention! Onion infusion is one of the few remedies that can be used to process tender young seedlings. It will protect against diseases and pests, strengthen the root system and greenery of plants.
Another advantage of the tool is its availability.... We all use onions to prepare various dishes in the kitchen. Collecting and storing husks in winter will provide a safe and reliable means for plant nutrition and protection.
Finally, onion peel infusion is easy to prepare and use.
For which plants is the remedy useful?
Onion fertilizer is universal and is used in the cultivation of any garden crops.
Start using the product with growing seedlings.... In the future, adult plants are treated with infusion.
Infusion and decoction of husk as fertilizer
The rich vitamin and mineral composition of the product allows it to be successfully used as a fertilizer for vegetable, fruit and berry and flower crops.
For cucumbers
Onion peel-based product suitable for feeding cucumbers... On the one hand, plants receive nutrients, and on the other hand, they receive protection from pests.
The infusion also helps with yellowing of cucumber leaves... Two handfuls of husks are added to 10 liters of water, brought to a boil and cooled. The cooled mixture is diluted in water - 2 liters per bucket - and watered cucumber beds.
For tomatoes
When growing tomatoes, the agent is used from the moment shoots appear. until the time of fruiting.
Spraying tomato plantings with onion infusion accelerates the formation of ovaries and helps with yellowing of the tops.
Council. When planting tomato seedlings, add dry husk mixed with humus to each hole. This will help protect the plants from fungal diseases.
When used as fertilizer, poured 0.5 l of infusion for each bush.
For strawberries
Infusion and decoction from onion peels is an effective means to increase strawberry yields and control of its pests.
When used as a fertilizer, liquid is poured under the root of each bush... To protect against pests, the bushes are sprayed from a spray bottle, making sure that the agent also falls on the inner surface of the leaves.
For indoor plants
Useful onion remedy for indoor plants... Using a decoction when watering reduces the risk of root rot. In addition, it is an excellent fertilizer, for example, for moody orchids.
Prepare the broth like this. A handful of crushed husk is mixed with 1.5 liters of water, brought to a boil and boiled for 5 minutes. Then they cool and filter.
Plants are watered with broth and used to spray leaves... This treatment saturates flowers with minerals and vitamins and protects against diseases and pests.
Reference. It is not worth stocking up the broth for future use. It deteriorates quickly even when stored in the refrigerator.
Watering and spraying home plants with decoction spend every 2-3 weeks.
For cabbage
Planting cabbage is useful to water with infusion 2-3 times a season. Such top dressing heals the land, nourishes it with useful substances and increases productivity.
For potatoes
Onion fertilization loves and potatoes... The infusion is added to the water for irrigation.
And onion husks are also effective in combating potato pests., including the wireworm and the Colorado potato beetle. To scare away insects, dry scales are added to the holes during planting and buried in the ground next to potato bushes.
Other uses of onion peels:
The use of onion peel in traditional medicine
Application for pest control
Onion peelings are reliable helpers in the fight against insect pests... Onion infusions and decoctions are used to protect plants from the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, aphids, thrips, flea beetles, and spider mites.
A decoction for preventive treatments is prepared as follows... A handful of husks are poured into 5 liters of water and boiled for 5-7 minutes over low heat. The resulting mixture is infused for 4-5 hours and filtered. Before use, the broth is diluted with water (1 liter of broth per 5 liters of water).
The product is sprayed onto plant leaves from a spray bottle or poured from a watering can... Processing is carried out once a week.
Another way to use husk to repel pests - introduction of dry cleanings into the soil during digging or into holes before planting seedlings. In this case, the husk is crushed and mixed with humus and ash.
If the plants are already affected by pests, a more concentrated infusion is prepared.... The husk is mixed with water in a 1: 2 ratio and insisted for two days. Then it is filtered, diluted with water (1 liter of infusion per 2 liters of water) and liquid soap is added for better contact with the surface of the leaves.
When spraying, the leaves are treated on both sides... The treatment of the site is repeated after a week.
In the fight against disease
Onion infusions and decoctions are an effective means of protecting garden crops from diseases such as black leg, various types of rot, powdery mildew, bacteriosis.
When used in greenhouses and hotbeds, the product prevents reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, thereby protecting cucumbers and tomatoes from diseases.
In order to protect against diseases, plants are watered with infusion or decoction every two weeks.... Periodic spraying of plantings both in protected and in open ground is also effective.
As mulch
Dry scales are used not only to repel pests, but also as mulch.... In this case, the crushed dry husk is scattered around the plants.
Attention! Onion mulch not only protects the soil from drying out, and plants from overheating, but also repels insect pests.
If you collect dry husks throughout the year, this volume is enough for the entire area.
Use when growing seedlings
Watering the seedlings two or three times with infusion of onion peels will saturate the soil with microelements and protects delicate sprouts from fungal diseases.
The remedy also helps with yellowing of plant leaves, which indicates a lack of nutrients in the earth.
Need to know! Infusions and decoctions based on onion peels are used only fresh. Stale fertilizer will not only not benefit the plants, but can also harm.
Here is a recipe for a nutritious infusion for seedlings with husks... Pour two handfuls of onion peels with a liter of boiling water and add 1 tbsp. l. ash. Infuse the mixture for three days. Dilute the finished infusion with water 1: 3 and water the plants.
Such feeding will protect the seedlings from diseases and at the same time serve as a growth stimulant.
Husk harvesting recommendations
If you decide to prepare onion peel for future use and use it in the garden and garden, make sure that it is healthy raw materials.
It is better to harvest cleanings from onions grown in your garden. or trusted farmers. When grown on an industrial scale, vegetables are treated with chemicals that are subsequently absorbed into the husk.
Bulbs must be healthy and free from rot... The color of the scales is uniform, golden, without spots.
It is not recommended to wash onions before harvesting., it is enough to wipe the heads with a dry cloth from dust and dirt.
The collected husk is placed in a container or cloth bag... Store raw materials in a dry place at room temperature until spring.
Conclusion
The average Russian family eats more than 100 kg of onion turnip per year. By collecting and storing onion peelings in the fall and winter, you will provide yourself with a natural, effective and inexpensive means of plant nutrition and protection in the spring and summer.
Means prepared on the basis of dry onion scales are suitable for feeding and protecting almost all plants on the site and at home.