Spraying tomatoes with milkis a natural way, known for a long time and already used by our grandparents, to protect tomatoes against fungal diseases. It allows you to avoid the use of chemical fungicides, as long as we follow a few simple rules. Learn the recipehow to make and use milk sprayto effectively prevent tomato diseases and enjoy he althy vegetables without the use of chemicals!
Spraying tomatoes with milk
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How does milk spraying work on tomatoes?
Spraying tomatoes with milk effectively preventsfrom fungal and viral diseases, including the dangerous potato blight that commonly attacks tomatoes.The milk forms a protective layer on the leaves and shoots , which makes infection with pathogens more difficult.
How to spray tomatoes with milk?
Spray tomatoes with milk should be performed regularly , ie once a week before and during the period of disease risk (the greatest risk of potato blight occurs in June and July). They are used in the case of tomatoes grown in all conditions (in the ground, in frames, foil tunnels). All parts of the plant should be sprayed thoroughly, not forgetting the young growths. Cover the leaves with milk on both the upper and lower sides.
When to spray tomatoes with milk?
Spraying is carried out in appropriate weather conditions, preferably in the morning or evening.In the case of tomatoes grown in the ground, it is importantrainless weather during the spraying and for the next 2-3 daysHigh temperatures and excessive sunlight are not recommended. Spraying tomatoes with milk in the sun can burn the leaves.
What kind of milk should be used for spraying tomatoes?
"Treatments are performedwith fresh cow&39;s milk with as little fat content as possibleand additionally the milk is diluted with water. If there is cream on the surface of the milk, pour it off. If we do not have access to milk straight from the cow, we can use 3.2% UHT milk from a bottle or a carton. "
Milk creates a protective layer on leaves and shoots
Fig. © Katarzyna Żywot-Górecka
How to spray milk on tomatoes?
Here is a provenrecipe for spraying tomatoes with milk :
- Dilute the milk with water in a ratio of 1: 5 (1 part of milk to 5 parts of water),
- Mix everything and pour it into the sprayer. For the preparation to stick better to the plant surface, you can add, for example, 2-3 drops of washing-up liquid or potassium soap,
- Spray the whole plants very thoroughly,
- We repeat the treatment every week
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