Why experienced gardeners use orange peel: few people know about this

03.04.2024 19:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:20

After eating an orange, many people are accustomed to throwing away the peel, considering it useless.

It turns out that the peel can be useful at the dacha.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about the benefits that orange peel can bring.

Fertilizers

Orange peel contains many useful substances and microelements that have a beneficial effect on the condition of plants.

Place the peel pieces near the plants and lightly cover them with soil. This will make the soil fertile.

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Insect repellent

Insects often appear at the dacha, which interfere with normal rest.

To remedy the situation, you can make an effective tincture of water and orange peel. Thanks to the smell of citrus, such a remedy will perfectly repel pests.

Orange peel can also be used as a useful additive to compost or in the preparation of aromatic tea for a summer holiday.

By following these tips, you can use orange peels in your garden.

Earlier we talked about how to prune raspberries in the spring .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

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  1. Fertilizers
  2. Insect repellent