How To Make Garlic Spray For Plants

Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for effective and environmentally friendly ways to protect their beloved plants from pests. One such solution is garlic spray, a natural pesticide that can work wonders for your garden.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of garlic spray for plants, the pests it can effectively combat, and provide you with a simple garlic spray recipe.

Benefits of Garlic Spray for Plants

Garlic spray offers several advantages when it comes to safeguarding your garden. Here are some key benefits:

1. Environmentally Friendly: Garlic is a natural ingredient, making garlic spray an eco-friendly choice compared to chemical pesticides that can harm the environment.
2. Safe for Beneficial Insects: Unlike chemical pesticides, garlic spray is less likely to harm beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs, which play a crucial role in pollination and natural pest control.
3. Cost-Effective: Garlic is readily available at grocery stores, making it a cost-effective alternative to commercial pesticides.
4. Easy to Make: Preparing garlic spray is a straightforward process that requires minimal effort and equipment.

Pests that Garlic Spray is Effective Against

Garlic spray can help deter a wide range of common garden pests, including:

1. Aphids: These small, sap-sucking insects can quickly infest your plants. Garlic spray can repel them effectively.
2. Whiteflies: Whiteflies are known for causing damage to plant leaves by feeding on their sap. Garlic spray can discourage them from settling on your plants.
3. caterpillars: The scent of garlic can deter caterpillars from feasting on your garden’s leaves and fruits.
4. Spider Mites: Garlic spray can help control spider mite infestations, which can lead to webbing and plant damage.

Garlic Spray Recipe

Now that you know the benefits and the pests garlic spray can combat, here’s a simple recipe to make your own.

Ingredients:

• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of water
• A drop of liquid soap (to help the spray stick to plants)

Instructions:

1. Start by peeling and crushing the garlic cloves. You can use a knife to smush them, a mortar and pestle, or any method that works for you.
2. Boil the crushed garlic in one cup of water for about 15-20 minutes. This will create a garlic-infused liquid.
3. Once the mixture cools down, strain it to remove any solid garlic pieces.
4. In a spray bottle, combine the garlic-infused water with an additional five cups of regular water. Add just a drop of liquid soap.
5. Gently swirl the mixture to avoid excessive foaming.
6. Label the spray bottle as “Garlic Soap Pesticide” to avoid confusion with other solutions.
7. Apply the garlic spray to your plants once or twice a week, focusing on the undersides of leaves and areas where pests are most likely to hide.

Further reading

I’ve created a list of several types of homemade organic sprays that provide nutrients or protect plants from pests and diseases. Check the post below for this list.

• 21 Organic Homemade Garden Spray For Plants