Baking soda is naturally occurring mineral converted through a chemical process.
Scientific name: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
Local name: Baking Soda
Advantages of Baking Soda in garden…known as gardener’s best friend:
1. Spraying a diluted solution of baking soda prevents fungal infection like powdery mildew, etc
2. Effective pest control against ants, roaches and other insects if sprayed around plants.
3. Spraying baking soda on tomato plants prevents pests and improves the flavour of tomatoes
4. Spraying baking soda in pots also keeps weeds away and neutralises acidic soil.
5. Helps neutralise odour in compost as well by sprinkling some onto it.
6. Helps clean garden tools very effectively
So keep baking soda in stock along with your garden accessories for regular use.