Onion peels in the garden: why they are needed and how to use them
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Useful properties of onion peel as a fertilizer
Many crops benefit from decoctions, infusions, or extracts made from onion peels, from the time seedlings are planted into the soil until the fruiting period. Onion peels are extremely beneficial for plants in the garden and vegetable patch:
- Carotenoids contained in the husk protect crops from diseases. Furthermore, these substances are excellent antioxidants and immune stimulants.
- Quercetin and rutin help increase the carbohydrate content of fruits, which improves their flavor.
- Phytoncides have a detrimental effect on harmful microorganisms and fungi. The smell emanating from onion peels can repel some harmful insects.spider mite, aphids and others).
- Vitamin PP helps the root system develop faster, even in heavy soil. When paired with vitamin B1, it helps improve the absorption of phosphorus and nitrogen from the soil.
- Vitamin C promotes rapid crop development, increasing resistance to adverse weather conditions.
Rules, proportions and terms
You can use dry crushed onion skins as fertilizer by placing them directly into the soil.
However, gardeners prefer to use infusions and decoctions for feeding, because plants respond better to this treatment.
Preparation of tincture:
- the husk (1 liter) is filled with liquid;
- let it steep for a couple of days;
- Before fertilizing, the solution is diluted in water to the required concentration.
The prepared solution must be used within four hours.
- perennial crops need to be treated with a concentrated composition;
- When applying root dressing, do not add soap to the tincture.
For what plants is onion peel used?
Onion peelings are used as a pure organic fertilizer for many garden, vegetable and flower plants.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers are especially fond of this remedy. Top dressing has a positive effect on their productivity.
Garden strawberries and berry bushes also respond well to onion treatment.
What else can you do? water Onion peels? Indoor flowering plants revive if they are sprayed with fresh infusion.
Rules, proportions and terms
Cucumbers are often susceptible to various rots. To prevent this, cucumber plantings should be treated more than once during the season.
Preparation of infusion:
- two glasses are tightly filled with husks and completely filled with boiling water (2 l);
- insist for two days;
- the solution is filtered and diluted in water (1:2);
- Spraying is carried out on the leaves.
The treatment is carried out three times per season.
Onion peels are also beneficial for tomatoes. The first application is done a few days after planting. The solution is diluted 1:3 and applied to the roots. The second application is done during flowering.
A decoction for indoor flowering plants: dry peelings from two onions are poured with hot liquid (1 liter). After a couple of days, you can water plants.
For plants with fleshy leaves and succulents such watering It's not suitable. They won't respond to it. top dressing, and their growth may slow down.
How to use onion peels in the garden
Gardeners often prepare various tinctures, extracts, and decoctions from onion skins. Before preparing these, keep in mind that onions with yellow skins contain the greatest amount of nutrients. White skins are practically devoid of beneficial micronutrients.
Rules, proportions and terms
Preparation of drugs and how to use them.
Decoction. Fill a liter container with onion skins and add hot water. Let the skins soak. Then, pour the contents of the container into a saucepan and add 1 liter of liquid.
Place the container on the stove and boil for 5-10 minutes. Strain the contents and let it cool. Next, prepare a working solution from the concentrate. Take 2 liters of the decoction and dilute it with 10 liters of water.
Onion peel infusion is applied to the roots at a rate of 0.5 liters per plant during the first few weeks after planting. Subsequently, the infusion volume is doubled.
Infusion. Place the onion skins in a liter container. Brew the skins with hot water (2 liters), let it steep for two days, and strain. Before spraying, dilute the mixture 1:2, add liquid soap (1 tablespoon), and water from a watering can.
Extract. Pour vodka over onion peelings, tightly packed into a 0.5 l jar. Cover the container tightly and leave it in a warm place for a week. The finished extract is stored in refrigerator within six months.
To fertilize plants with onion peels, prepare a solution at a rate of 50–60 ml of extract per bucket of water. Water with a watering can.
The extract should be prepared as soon as you have collected a half-liter jar of onion peels, because the value of onion waste decreases if the onions have time to sprout.
Why is husk useful for seedlings?
After the seedlings are planted in the soil, they are fertilized with an onion infusion. This versatile solution offers a two-in-one effect, as it simultaneously fertilizes and disinfects the soil. It also strengthens the root system, making the plants more resilient and resistant to pests.
Thus, fertilizers help strengthen the plant's immunity and also protect against various viruses and fungi.
The decoction strengthens the stems of seedlings and significantly reduces their fragility. It also improves metabolic processes, which further contributes to a good harvest.
Rules, proportions and terms
A working solution can be prepared using 2 liters of onion peel concentrate, diluting the mixture to a volume of 10 liters. Mix the solution thoroughly and water the roots (0.5 liters). Initially, apply the fertilizer once a week, then water every two weeks, increasing the solution volume by 2-3 times.
For spraying, prepare the solution as follows: 10 liters of liquid / 50–60 ml of concentrate. Watering is carried out using the same method.
What pests can husks help against?
The substance released by onion peels has a detrimental effect on the growth and vitality of insects. Therefore, peelings are used to combat pests such as:
- aphid;
- spider mite;
- kidney mite;
- flea beetle;
- Colorado beetle.
Rules, proportions and terms
If pests appear on plants, you need to treat them with an infusion of onion peels to drive out the insects.
All prepared solutions must be used on the same day.
To treat aphids, use the following mixture: 200 g of husks are poured into warm water (10 liters). Let it steep for 24 hours, then dilute it 50/50 with water before using. Repeat the procedure after a week.
A decoction made from half a bucket of compacted husks and 10 liters of hot water is effective against flea beetles. Let it steep for 24 hours. Before use, dilute the solution 1:1 with water.
To combat bud mites on berry bushes, use an infusion: 200 g of onion peels steeped in 10 liters of water for 5 days. Strain the infusion before use and spray.
The aroma protects crops from harmful insects. You can water the onion peel infusion using a watering can with a nozzle.
How to use husks for plant diseases?
Onion peels have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and regenerative properties. Therefore, onion peels are used on plants for both disease treatment and preventative purposes.
Rules, proportions and terms
From late blight, black leg and powdery mildew Onion scraps, such as peelings, can help. If blacklegs are found on seedlings during cultivation, spraying with an infusion of onion peels will help. This procedure is repeated every 5 days, and the spraying is repeated if necessary.
As a preventative measure for other diseases, the procedure is performed once a week.
