How To Make Vinegar Spray For Plants

Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for natural and cost-effective ways to keep their garden flourishing. One such secret weapon is vinegar.

In this blog post, we will delve into the wonders of vinegar spray for your garden plants. Discover its benefits, learn which pests it can conquer, and find a simple recipe to make your garden thrive.

Benefits of Vinegar Spray for Plants

Vinegar spray can work wonders in your garden, offering several remarkable benefits:

1. Natural Weed Killer: Say goodbye to unwanted weeds in your garden or walkways. By mixing two teaspoons of liquid dish soap with five percent household white vinegar, you can create an effective natural weed killer. For extended effects, consider using Horticultural vinegar.
2. Soil Acidification: Some plants, such as violets, roses, and azaleas, thrive in acidic soil. Adding one tablespoon of vinegar to a liter of water and applying it to your garden’s soil can lead to heavy flowering. Vinegar counters lime, hard minerals, and salt deposits, enhancing soil acidity.
3. Prolonging Cut Flowers: Extend the life of your cut flowers by mixing two tablespoons of white vinegar and two tablespoons of sugar with water in a vase. This simple solution helps preserve the freshness and vitality of your floral arrangements.
4. Pot Cleaning: White vinegar can be a lifesaver for cleaning clay and terracotta pots. Soak them in a mixture of one cup of white vinegar and five liters of water for half an hour to remove unsightly white stains.
5. Seed Germination Boost: Speed up the germination of tough, hard-coated seeds like okra and nasturtiums by soaking them overnight in a white vinegar solution. This method yields quicker and more successful germination.

Pests that Vinegar Spray is Effective Against

Vinegar spray is a versatile tool in pest control. It can help you combat a range of common garden pests, including:

• Weeds
• Aphids
• Ants
• Snails
• Slugs
• Fruit flies
• Rodents (as a deterrent)

Vinegar Spray Recipe

Creating your own vinegar spray for your garden is a breeze. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap
• 1 gallon of water

Instructions:

1. Mix the white vinegar and liquid dish soap in a large container.
2. Add the gallon of water to the mixture and stir it thoroughly.
3. Transfer the vinegar spray to a spray bottle or garden sprayer for convenient application.
4. Use the vinegar spray on your garden plants as needed, with a typical application frequency of every one to two weeks. You can also use it preventively to maintain a healthy garden.

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