Oddly enough, salt is not only useful in cooking, in this case to flavour food, both first and second courses, but it can also be useful in many other contexts, for example in the garden to make plants even more beautiful than usual.

As paradoxical as it may seem, this is exactly what Ciappi, the first organic gardener equipped with artificial intelligence, said, who chose to share important knowledge and discoveries  about the use of salt as an organic fertilizer.

Salt can be used to grow plants, but you have to be careful how you use it because otherwise it can cause a lot of damage, even kill them. It is noted that the main goal  is not to eliminate parasites as one might think, but to prevent their appearance.

Why is it recommended to use salt on soil and plants and in what quantities?

Adding salt to the soil helps  plants grow well  by improving water retention and keeping pests away. To use it correctly, without making mistakes, you have to start with a small dose and then gradually increase it.

In this way, great results can be achieved. If, on the other hand, excessive amounts of salt are used,  there is a risk of burning the seedling and causing its death.

What types of salt are recommended for plant care?

For best results, we recommend using Redmond Sea Salt  or Himalayan Pink Salt.

Celtic salt and sea salt are the best because they have more minerals than normal, so they provide more nutrients to the soil and consequently to the plant. Finally, it is better to use soluble salt  because it dissolves easily in water  , so it reaches the roots very well without too much difficulty or time.

How to use salt correctly without risking killing seedlings or damaging the soil

To use salt in gardening,  you must first choose the right amount,  then add it to the compost. To speed up decomposition, salt is sprinkled around plants damaged by slugs or other pests and poured with warm water.

This will dehydrate the parasites and they will no longer be able to eat and therefore feed on the plants. Then add a teaspoon of salt for each litre of water, pour it into a container with a spray bottle  and spray it on the  affected seedlings to improve the health of the plants.

With these methods, the seedlings produce many more leaves and become beautiful in a short time. Finally here is another method, mix a cup of salt for every 4 liters of water and use it to improve soil drainage. It should be poured directly on the soil  to get the desired results in a short time.

Tips for solving the most common problems encountered during gardening

To soften hard water  , which is very dangerous for some plants, table salt is used. Epsom salt is used to add sulfur and magnesium to plants that need it.

Then, if you need a fungicide or pesticide, in addition to minerals, it is advisable to use sea salt. Followed by rock salt which is usually used to melt  ice from the sidewalk in winter. 

Kosher salt is the best for salting vegetables or meats, making it unbeatable in the kitchen,  while it is not recommended for soil and plants. 

If there are trees with particular problems, sick, not in perfect condition, it is enough to use 10 liters of water  with the addition of a kilo of salt  , dissolve the salt well in the preheated water and water the trees once a day until they visibly improve and appear healthy.

To preserve plantations and eliminate pests, 500 grams of salt per 10 square meters of land is enough.  You just have to pour salt into the water and that’s it.

Finally, it can be useful  to eliminate the anthill, so it is sprinkled directly on the ants. In a few moments they will go away. An excellent repellent, a friend of health and nature.