The use of onion peels for cucumbers, how to water and feed
Asia is considered the homeland of onions, and the first mentions of the plant date back to the fourth millennium BC. Due to its beneficial properties and the ability to preserve valuable substances for a long time, onions have become in demand in Russia. Even onion peels have found use for cucumbers. Today it is used as a fertilizer and pest repellent. Organic feed must be properly prepared and used correctly.
After peeling the onion from the husk, do not rush to throw it away. Dry well and place in a cloth bag. In the future, you can make decoctions and infusions from it, which will have a beneficial effect on the harvest of cucumbers.
Distinctive features of onion husks
Onion husks are included in a number of organic substances. It contains trace elements necessary for the development of cucumbers. Use will help and destroy pathogenic microflora. There are several ways to process cucumbers:
- spraying with broth;
- root processing;
- adding to the ground.
IMPORTANT! The main advantage is in 100% absorption of nutrients contained in onion skins by cucumbers.
You can water the planting with a decoction or infusion, feed the soil, spray the wattle fence. This technique is distinguished by the following:
- ease of use and preparation;
- high degree of efficiency;
- environmental friendliness of fertilizers;
- availability from an economic standpoint.
Onion peel decoction
Before starting work, you need to get the dried mixture out of the bag; you do not need to rinse it additionally. The cooking recipe consists of a few simple steps:
- Pour one handful of husks into a large saucepan or convenient cooking container.
- Pour five liters of cold water over the contents and stir.
- Put on fire and boil for 5-7 minutes.
- Cool and strain through a sieve or medical bandage.
Before starting work, the broth is diluted in two liters of fresh water. There will be enough content to process the greenhouse - the soil will become rich in trace elements and protected. With a similar broth, you can water various garden plants with a frequency of up to three times every two weeks. Experienced growers fill the spray bottle with broth and begin processing the cucumber lashes. Spray plants with onion peel infusion preferably on a rainy, cloudy day or early morning hours. Water the cucumbers liberally before starting the procedure. After the event, the fruits can be safely eaten, they will not contain substances harmful or hazardous to health.
You can dilute the broth with different amounts of water, depending on the purpose.
The broth will also be useful for cucumber seedlings. Water the planting, and it will help the plants to gain useful nutrients, it will become a preventive measure that protects the young crop from pests and diseases of the family.
Onion peel infusion
To prepare the infusion, you will need 100 grams of onion husks and five liters of warm water. The resulting mixture is infused for five days and filtered. A similar onion infusion is used for spraying cucumber lashes. The event is held three times with an interval of five days. The method allows you to rid plants of spider mites.
The infusion kept for 48 hours also has a positive effect. It is also suitable for spraying cucumbers. In the greenhouse and outdoors, the foliage of the plant often turns yellow. The plant culture is prone to various types of rot. In order to prevent and treat the disease, the lashes are sprayed with onion infusion 2-3 times during the summer season. For processing, it is recommended to use a concentrate in a ratio of 1: 2. A regular watering can or whisk is suitable as an irrigation tool.
The product serves as an excellent protection against pests: midges, aphids and fleas. A bucket of infusion can be brought and left in the greenhouse and occasionally sprinkled with cucumbers.
Using the product in its natural form
A useful ingredient is used in its natural form:
- Onion hulls are an excellent soil supplement and will help increase the quantity and quality of your crops. The dried organic additive is added when digging the earth during the spring preparation of the beds. After that, you do not need to additionally process the soil with infusion or decoction from the husk. Over-saturation of the soil can even adversely affect the taste of cucumbers.
- To rid the greenhouse or greenhouse of pests, onion husks are simply scattered around the perimeter.
- The crushed husk can be placed over the entire planting area; when watering, nutrients will automatically enter the soil.
Gardeners' opinion
Good day to all. I recommend that all novice gardeners use a natural, environmentally friendly remedy against pests - onion peel. The fertilizer has a universal purpose. They feed the soil with it, spray the plants with its decoction and infusion. For cucumbers, just a godsend! They completely assimilate the beneficial substances of the husk. The main thing is not to overdo it and observe the measure. Too much infusion or decoction will result in a bitter cucumber taste. Good luck!
Alexander Polikarpov, 56 years old.
Good day, dear gardeners! For many years I have been using onion peel decoction for spraying and watering cucumbers... Helps deal with yellow foliage and decay. I water the beds up to three times per season, the effect is 100%. I also use husks for soil preparation. I just add it and dig in the ground. The natural supplement is an excellent feed, a source of trace elements and a prophylactic agent against pests. The main thing is that you do not need to buy any chemicals, everything is natural and safe. I did not find any minuses for myself, the fertilizer is excellent. I recommend to everyone! Cheap and effective.
Ekaterina Varezhkina, 64 years old.
