Control Tomato Blight & Powdery Mildew Organically With Baking Soda VIDEO: EZ Baking Soda Fungicide As Organic gardeners, we seem the get the short end of the stick when it comes to effective disease preventing tools. We seem to be the first to get blight on our tomatoes, and the first to get powdery mildew as well! This not only effects our tomato plants, but our zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, melons, potatoes, and even beans! BUT there is one fool proof method to preventing, and even STOPPING the spread of powdery mildew, and blight. That is by using the power of baking soda. What Does Tomato Blight Look like? What Does Powdery Mildew Look Like? What is Baking Soda? Baking soda is NAHCO3 or Sodium Bicarbonate. Is it natural? The answer is YES. Sodium bicarbonate is found very commonly by hot springs, geysers, and many sulfur rich places. So this does count as an organic supplement for your garden. But the real question is, Does it work? YES. How it works: Baking Soda works by creating an alkaline environment on the leaf,and fungus (powdery mildew and blight are both fungi) cannot colonize the surface of the leaf since they need a neutral pH (around 7.0) to survive and thrive. This spray of water and Baking soda will change the pH of the leaf from around 7.0 to around 8.0, this change is enough to kill, and prevent all blight spores! HOW TO APPLY: Step 1: Mix 3 tablespoons baking soda with 1 gallon of water.This is the baking soda we use: Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda.Step 2: Mix in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or cooking oil of your choice. This helps the spray to stick to the leaves.Step 3: Mix in 2 drops of dish soap to help emulsify (mix) everything. I recommend using a gentle dish soap since many have harmful chemicals and are not good for soil life. I get the Planet Ultra Brand and it works just a good to be honest. I used to use palmolive but switched last year once I saw all the harsh chemicals in it.Step 4: Spray on tops and bottoms of leaves till dripping Tip: Begin with 3 tablespoons, and apply that amount one time each week for 3 weeks. Then switch to 3 1/2 Tablespoons if fungus is still growing, or spreading. WARNING: Start spraying in the morning or evening - Spraying in the heat of the day can harm your leaves.
Sautéed zucchini is quick, easy, and healthy. We love cooking the zucchini with butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. That said, we have shared several variations in the article above.
Make a classic ratatouille using a seasonal mix of vegetables, garlic, and olive oil.
Light, crispy and loaded with fresh vegetables, these vegan vegetable fritters are a perfect afternoon, finger-food snack for the kids or a light main dish for the whole family. 15-minutes to heaven!
It's the perfect salsa for your pantry with a bit of sweetness paired with heat
These are so good, not "crispy" becuase they're healthy but still tasty. There's no bread crumbs so they're a little healthier than most zucchini fries recipes and less crispy. If you want them crispy and not keto, add bread crumbs to the coating, then spray the outside before baking.
Preserving zucchini and summer squash is a great way to cut your grocery bill. You can ferment, dehydrate, can and even freeze zucchini for the winter.
I love the veggies you get at the Japanese restaurant. This is a good version. I found it on allrecipes.com.
Don't let your summer bounty go to waste! Learn how to easily dehydrate zucchini and other summer squash in a dehydrator or oven.
A light and refreshing side dish, lemon and feta are "betta" together!
Here's how to freeze shredded zucchini to make your favorite quick bread and other recipes at your convenience.
This simple Zucchini Frittata recipe makes a nice dinner. Leftovers are good the next day too!
If you don't know what to make with extra zucchinis here is another way to use it. perfect appetizer or even a quick lunch , this Zucchini Baba Ghanoush it wil…
This Easy Sauteed Zucchini with herbs and garlic is a no-fail and simple way to make a healthy zucchini side dish in only 12 minutes.
This is a recipe for easy zucchini lasagna with meat. Fresh zucchini, meaty sauce and mozzarella are layered on top of each other and baked to perfection!
Whether you grow zucchini in your garden, or you're picking it up from the store, this is the game-changing zucchini recipe you need! Our recipe for Zucchini Squares is a baked zucchini dish that's made with grated cheese, lots of seasonings, and a few other ingredients, making it one of our favorite zucchini side dishes. When you serve zucchini this way, even the pickiest of eaters will be asking for seconds of their veggies.
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Focaccia with zucchini is a great way to enjoy this summer vegetable differently. Our recipe is easy to make, with shredded zucchini and a few other simple ingredients.Zucchini focaccia is perfect for an original weekend dinner with family and friends. It's tasty, light, and crunchy; everyone will take seconds.
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Here's how to freeze shredded zucchini to make your favorite quick bread and other recipes at your convenience.
Quick, Easy, and ready to eat the same day! They are the perfect companion to your sandwiches (tortas), pizza, burgers, or on top of your tacos. So, make a large batch to give away as a gift for your friends and relatives who enjoy some spiciness in their lives.
If you are looking for a tasty, simple risotto recipe that will amaze your guests, Shrimp and Zucchini Risotto is the one!Shrimp and Zucchini Risotto is a very creamy risotto made without butter and Parmigiano! In fact, zucchini, together with the rice starch, make the risotto already creamy. No necessary adding other ingredients.
