Don't throw away onion peels: four uses for plants

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Onion peels are useful waste that definitely shouldn't be thrown away. The benefit of using them lies in their rich mineral and vitamin composition. You will be able to save on the purchase of fertilizers.

For the soil. Onion peels can be added to the holes for seedlings. In the spring, this will support young plants. This will protect plants from many diseases and increase yield.

For indoor plants. Pour boiling water over the husks. A handful of husks will require approximately 1.5 liters of liquid. Let it brew for 2 hours. Then the solution should be filtered and cooled. Onion water can be used to spray the leaves of plants, as well as the top layer of soil. Please note that such infusions are not stored until the next treatment. They are disposable.

Against “black leg”. This fungal pathology spoils young seedlings quite quickly. The infusion of husks, which should be infused for a day, should be sprayed 3 times with an interval of 6 days. This will help prevent the problem of fungal disease.

Against spider mites and other pests in the greenhouse. A handful of husks should be poured with 1 liter of warm water. Let it steep for 5 days. Strain. Add laundry soap to the mixture. It must be treated by first dissolving it with water in a ratio of 1 to 2.