Categories Agricultural machinery and equipment Diseases and pests of agricultural crops Garden, vegetable garden, farm

Useful chemicals for the garden and orchard

  1. A solution of potassium permanganate and copper sulfate is an effective remedy against fungal diseases on fruit and berry crops.
  2. Early spring feeding of raspberries, strawberries, currants, and gooseberries with a solution of potassium permanganate and boric acid helps significantly increase the yield, especially if you have sandy soils.
  3. Salt helps fight pests and diseases. Spray a strong salt solution on apple and pear trees before bud break, and you will prevent the development of fungal diseases.
  4. Baking soda is used in vineyards during the ripening period of the berries. It has been observed that this increases their sugar content and reduces the risk of gray mold infestation.
  5. Soda ash helps if you notice mass yellowing and premature leaf drop on currants and gooseberries.
  6. Lime milk is one of the most universal remedies. It destroys many pests, though only upon direct contact.