When it comes to taking care of your plants and the garden in general, having an organic weed killer on hand can make all the difference. But, when you buy one, do you know what to look out for?
You might even want to make your own homemade organic weed killer. How about we help you get there? Pay attention because we tell you everything.
What should you look for when choosing an organic herbicide
Opting for an organic herbicide can be a good option for killing weeds while protecting the environment. But sometimes they are not effective, not because they are bad products, but because you have chosen an herbicide that is not suitable for what you want to eliminate.
That’s why, When buying an organic herbicide, you should consider the following:
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weeds
Yes, weeds are easy to identify, but did you know there are two types?
On one side you have broadleaf weeds. Examples of them are clover or poppy. And for these herbs, there are selective herbicides. This means that when you throw it, they only act on themselves and not on the rest of the plants that may be around them.
On the other hand, you have the narrow blade. They are grasses, like grass, and you would have to apply a total herbicide to get rid of them completely.
type of herbicide
Another point to take into account is that there are several classifications according to the action or persistence of these herbicides.
In the first case, you might encounter systemic (which are taken up by the roots to kill the plant from within); and the superficial or contact ones, which kill from the outside in.
In the second case, you would have those that have a residual effect, that is, they stay where you apply them; and without this effect. We recommend the latter because you can plant whatever you want.
How to make homemade organic weed killer
If you don’t want to buy an organic herbicide and do it at home the natural way and you know for sure that it doesn’t contain any chemicals, know that you can do it. Actually, It is very easy to obtain and also with elements that you will have in your kitchen and with which you will have no problem (on the contrary, they will benefit your plants).
Here we are going to leave you several options so that you have the choice.
Baking soda
We start with baking soda, which is one of the ingredients that you can use for your plants without any problem. And its application is quite easy, because you don’t need to mix it with anything, just it must be sprinkled on the soil of the plants to act as a herbicide and therefore there are no weeds that can grow there.
Sure, you might wonder if it’s harmful to your plants, but the truth is, it’s not. In most cases, you won’t have any problems.
Vinegar
Although this ecological vinegar-based herbicide is recommended more for young plants, the truth is that you can apply it to any of them. To get it, you will need the following: vinegar, soap (neutral, if possible), lemon juice.
You have to mix everything well and let it sit for a few hours so that everything is combined before using it. Then you just have to apply it on the ground and You will have controlled weed growth.
But that’s not the only thing you’ll get. in fact also you will have a powerful element against bacteria and fungi. The problem is that he will kill both the bad guys and the good guys, so you have to be careful.
A trick to make this homemade organic herbicide more effective is to use a vinegar with a high acidity, as this will make it much more useful.
Salt
Did you know that salt can also be used as a herbicide? So that’s it. Try mixing two cups of water to one of salt (we recommend coarse salt, but if you don’t have any, you can use the regular salt you use at home). Put everything in a saucepan and heat until boiling. When this is done, the salt will have already evaporated and you will only have to let it cool.
Once at room temperature, you can use it to water your plants. This, yes, be careful because the salt in the earth can change the conditions of this which will cause problems with some more delicate plants.
Alcohol
We continue to give you ideas for organic herbicides, in this case with alcohol. As with baking soda, in this case you don’t need to mix it with anything, just take some alcohol and spray it, but not on the ground but on the leaves of the weeds. In a few days you will see that it ends up deteriorating and losing.
Boiling water
Imagine you have an area in your garden full of weeds and no matter how much you cut them, they keep showing up. The best would be to kill the roots, right? Well, that’s what you can do if you use boiling water.
Water should be brought to a boil and, without waiting for it to cool, it should be poured over the plants. Excessive heat from the water will even cause the roots to die, implying that they will not grow back.
But he has a problem. And it is that, if nearby there are plants or roots of others that you want, you can face the loss of these because they can get sick or die using this method.
Corn flour
The last homemade organic weed killer we offer is the following: you have to take some cornmeal and throw it on the ground where the weeds are growing. Before doing so, make sure you’ve ripped them out so you have a better chance of success.
The downside is that this method makes the soil infertile. In other words, nothing will grow there. Therefore, you need to think carefully whether this is the best thing to do or whether you should try other methods.
Do you know of another biological herbicide that is suitable for repelling weeds? Tell us about it in the comments.