{"id":5825,"date":"2024-04-15T20:38:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T20:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=5825"},"modified":"2024-04-15T20:38:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T20:38:26","slug":"why-spray-water-with-marseille-soap-on-plants-the-genius-trick-of-experienced-gardeners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=5825","title":{"rendered":"Why spray water with Marseille soap on plants? The genius trick of experienced gardeners."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plants grown in pots or in the ground have a common enemy: insects. These parasites can devastate your plants and have unfortunate consequences. That being said, to keep your plants healthy, it is important to protect them from pests and pests. To do this, it is not necessary to resort to chemical insecticides. Some natural and readily available products can be used to make your own insecticide, which is safe for the environment. Discover how to protect your plants from insects with this natural insecticide.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies or red spiders are parasites that can attack your plants and affect their proper growth. To fight these insect pests, you can prepare your own organic insecticide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to prepare a natural insecticide to keep plants healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To make a natural insecticide, you will simply need Marseille soap. This ecological and biodegradable product is effective in controlling psyllids, red spiders, leafhoppers, aphids, scale insects and whiteflies. Indeed,   Marseille soap clogs the respiratory pores of these parasites, <\/strong>  in addition to preventing them from reaching the leaves of your plants. To do this, grate 150 grams of Marseille soap and dilute the shavings in a liter of boiling water, in a saucepan, over low heat. Stir well with a wooden spoon   until you obtain a homogeneous liquid. <\/strong> Then pour your soapy water into a bottle fitted with a spray bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it cools, Marseille soap may solidify. If so, you can add some water to your bottle and shake it. It is also important   to shake the bottle before each use<\/strong>   to dilute the insecticide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this insecticide especially in   spring and early summer,<\/strong>   as this is when insect attacks are most frequent. It is best to spray your insecticide on the foliage of infested plants at nightfall,   avoiding rainy days,<\/strong>   so that the insecticide can work well. Don’t forget to spray under the leaves as well, as this is where insects most often hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that soap-based insecticides   are not suitable for all plants. <\/strong>  In fact, plants with fluffy foliage cannot tolerate soap. This is particularly the case with impatiens, or even ferns. Therefore, it is recommended to spray your insecticide on a small part of the plant   and wait 48 hours before treating it. <\/strong> This will allow you to see if your insecticide will cause any adverse effects on your plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What other products can be used to make a natural insecticide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marseille soap is not the only insect repellent. In fact, you can replace it with other natural products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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