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Garlic, belonging to the same family as onions, leeks, and shallots, is a plant with remarkable benefits for other plants when used in gardens or orchards.
Garlic, rich in micronutrients like manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and selenium, and low in calories, offers essential polyphenols and antioxidants, notably increased in black garlic through a controlled transformation process.
In addition to its culinary significance, garlic proves to be a versatile and medicinal plant suitable for home cultivation. Its properties contribute to various uses in gardens and orchards.
Benefits of Garlic on Plants:
- Natural Pest Repellent: Garlic planted around fruit trees helps repel pests like aphids and spider mites, safeguarding plants from fungal attacks. Combining garlic with other crops can prevent parasites in the garden.
- Tomato Growth Aid: Growing garlic in proximity to tomatoes acts as a natural bactericide and fungicide, protecting them from common parasites. It is also effective against nematodes and finds use in carrot and strawberry crops.
- Garlic Infusion Against Aphids: An infusion made from garlic serves as an excellent home remedy to repel aphids from plants without resorting to harmful chemicals. Application at dawn or dusk for about five days is recommended.
- Fungicidal Properties: Garlic can be blended with water to create a fungicidal solution. After blending a head of garlic with water, allow it to rest, then mix it with additional water. This mixture can be sprayed directly on plant leaves to combat fungal issues.
Garlic Bulbs as Insecticide (APICHI): Garlic is a crucial ingredient in APICHI, a potent insecticide effective against soft-bodied insects like mites, whiteflies, aphids, and caterpillars. To make a homemade version, peel and crush garlic cloves, let them macerate, boil the solution, let it cool, and use it as a natural insecticide.
