How do you make a plant spray?

How do you make a plant spray?

To make a basic oil spray insecticide, mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of soap (cover and shake thoroughly), and then when ready to apply, add 2 teaspoons of the oil spray mix with 1 quart of water, shake thoroughly, and spray directly on the surfaces of the plants which are being affected by the little

How do you make garlic spray for plants?

For a highly concentrated spray, you can use up to two full bulbs of garlic pureed into just ½ cup of water. Crush your garlic and put it into a bowl. Pour boiling water over it, cover it and let it steep overnight. Strain it before you put it into a spray bottle so that garlic pieces won't clog the nozzle.

Will hot pepper spray harm plants?

Remember that hot pepper spray will not protect new growth, and can also be harmful to beneficial insects. Even though hot pepper wax washes off easily with warm water, some plants ~ like lettuce ~ may wilt when washed with warm water.

Will hot sauce kill plants?

The combination of hot sauce and other safe ingredients, including mild dish soap, is capable of warding off several insects, including garden mites, worms and caterpillars, without harming the plant or the human gardener.