TOP 10 Uses of Baking Soda Hacks in Gardening and Plants

Baking soda is primarily used for cooking purposes.

Baking soda can be used to make a highly effective organic pesticide spray. The formula for the spray is 1 liter of water + 1 tsp of baking soda + 1 tsp of vegetable oil or olive oil + 1 tsp of liquid soap or detergent. This spray can be applied on plants once a week to kill harmful pests and insects as well as fungal attacks.

Half a teaspoon of baking soda can be mixed with 1 liter of water to create a solution for cleaning plant foliage. Use a soft cloth to mop the leaves with this solution to remove dust and dirt, promoting better photosynthesis and better plant health.

To keep cut flowers fresh, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water in the vase.

To test soil pH without a gadget, collect two soil samples from different areas of the garden and place them in small containers. Pour vinegar on one of the soil samples - if the soil starts to bubble, it is alkaline with a pH level above 7. If there is no reaction, pour half a glass of water on the other sample and then baking soda. If the soil bubbles, it is acidic with a pH level below 7.