It is only known in a niche sector such as organic farming, but this natural and organic DIY herbicide is very powerful. Not only that, to make about 6 liters you will spend less than 1 euro!
It seems impossible, but at a negligible price it is possible to protect orchards, gardens, terraces from weeds!
There are many products on the market, but unfortunately their chemical composition hides ingredients that are potentially or actually harmful to our health and the environment. Not to mention that what we spray on our plants ends up in their fruits, which makes them even more dangerous, because in addition to breathing toxic substances we could ingest them.
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It is no coincidence that they are called biocides, a term derived partly from Greek, partly from Latin: bio- (βίος “who lives”) and -cida (caedĕre “to kill”): to kill what lives.
But there is an alternative and it is a common practice among eco-conscious nurserymen.
Curious about what it is? Let’s get started!
DIY herbicide, very effective organic: it costs less than 1 euro; the most used in organic farming.
The ingredients of this natural herbicide are easy to find, in fact, they are already usually in the pantry. So get yourself:
- Running water , 5 l
- white wine vinegar , 1 l
- fine salt, 1 kg.
To prepare up to 6 liters you will spend less than one euro.
Fill a large, tall saucepan with water, place on the stove, and bring to a boil. Add the salt and let it dissolve completely. Mix carefully and transfer everything to a funnel, now pour in the vinegar and get to work, sprinkling the solution on the herb.
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You will see them dry slowly and in just a fortnight you will be able to eradicate them effortlessly.
In short, at negligible costs, you will have a herbicide that is non-toxic to the environment and to humans, very easy to manufacture and effective.
Brilliant, right? What are you waiting for, get down to work and in a short time you will get rid of the weeds and enjoy your greenery.