Make Organic Pepper Spray for Plants
Insects can devour your garden in matter of days. Keeping bugs and pests out of the garden can be a challenge, particularly if you are opposed to using insecticides or commercial products on your plants. Fortunately, hot peppers are an effective way to control most garden pests. Making your own organic pepper spray takes a little work, but the results are an organic repellent that will not harm your plants or pose a risk to your family. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Mince six hot peppers with a sharp knife. Use care not to touch your face or eyes after handling hot peppers as the juice will burn sensitive skin.
2. Place the minced peppers in a glass jar and cover with 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil. You can use mineral oil if preferred, but any cooking oil will do. Mix to distribute the oil.
3. Replace the lid and allow to soak 24 to 48 hours.
4. Add 1 pint of water and 3 tbsp. of liquid dish detergent. Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon.
5. Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth to removed the peppers. Store in a tightly closed mason jar.
6. Fill a spray bottle with 2 tbsp. of the solution to 1 pint of water.
7. Spray plants in the morning or in early evening to prevent damage to sensitive plants in the heat of the day.
8. Check plant sensitivity to the solution by spraying a few leaves. If they do not show signs of damage within four days, it is safe to use the solution on the plant. Some sensitive plants may require a weaker solution.
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