Mix: 1 tsp baking soda + 1 liter water + a few drops dish soap
Spray on leaves weekly ✔ Helps slow fungi like Powdery mildew ⚠ Works best as prevention, not a cure
🍅 2. Sweeter Tomatoes Trick
Sprinkle a tiny amount of baking soda on the soil around plants like Tomato plant ✔ Can reduce soil acidity slightly → sweeter taste ⚠ Don’t overdo it (can damage soil balance)
🐜 3. Ant Control
Mix equal parts baking soda + sugar
Place near ant trails ✔ Sugar attracts, baking soda disrupts them (Keep away from pets)
🌱 4. Weed Killer (Spot Treatment)
Sprinkle directly on weeds growing in cracks ✔ Especially effective for driveways or paths ⚠ Avoid garden beds—it can harm nearby plants
🐛 5. Cabbage Worm Repellent
Mix: flour + baking soda (50/50)
Dust on crops like Cabbage ✔ Helps deter leaf-eating pests
🌸 6. Boost Flower Blooms
For alkaline-loving plants like Begonia
Add a pinch to watering can occasionally ✔ Encourages healthier blooms
🍃 7. Clean Garden Tools
Make a paste (baking soda + water)
Scrub tools to remove dirt & rust ✔ Keeps tools sharp and disease-free
🦠 8. Odor Control for Compost
Sprinkle lightly in compost bin ✔ Neutralizes bad smells ⚠ Too much can slow decomposition
🍓 9. Clean Fruits & Vegetables
Soak produce in water + baking soda ✔ Removes dirt and residues from crops like Strawberry
🐌 10. Slug Barrier (Temporary)
Sprinkle a thin line around plants ✔ Can deter soft-bodied pests briefly ⚠ Washes away easily after watering/rain
