Today, I’m sharing 10 surprising uses of turmeric for your plants. This spice is not only great in cooking but also in the garden. I typically use it alone, either as a powder or spray, but sometimes combine it with other natural ingredients for even more powerful effects. Avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers is crucial for a healthy garden, and turmeric offers a natural, effective alternative. Here are 10 ways you can use turmeric to benefit your plants:
1. Powerful Natural Ant Repellent
Ants can be a nuisance in the garden, but turmeric’s smell drives them away.
How to Use:
Sprinkle turmeric powder around your plants and on the soil surface. Use sparingly, as a little goes a long way.
2. Repels Mealybugs
By repelling ants, you also deter mealybugs, as ants protect these pests for their honeydew.
How to Use:
Sprinkle turmeric powder around your plants to repel both ants and mealybugs.
3. Natural Pesticide
Turmeric is an effective repellent against various garden pests, including cabbage looper larvae and gray worm larvae.
How to Use:
Sprinkle turmeric powder around the base of affected plants.
4. Effective Antifungal
Turmeric’s antifungal properties help combat plant diseases caused by fungi.
How to Use:
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