Vinegar + salt + weed killer 

Every year, gardeners carry out a thorough cleaning of weeds from their site. These plants are distinguished by their unpretentiousness and vitality. They grow rapidly, crowding out other cultivated plants. The yield of vegetable crops can deteriorate significantly due to high weeds. In addition, the appearance and quality of the fruit is seriously affected. How much trouble do weeds give to all gardeners without exception. In this article, you’ll see how you can effectively use your regular weed cleaner and vinegar.

Importance of weed control

Weeds not only drown out cultivated plants in the garden, but can also provoke allergic reactions. Such dangerous plants include dandelion, ragweed, wormwood and coltsfoot. With the help of weeding alone, it will not be possible to cope with the “enemy”. The fact is that the root system and seeds of such plants have high frost resistance. Therefore, from year to year, as soon as it gets warmer outside, weeds grow again.

The disadvantage of such measures is a large expenditure of effort and time. Mowing weeds in the garden can be inconvenient, as there is a chance of harming vegetable crops. And manual weeding is too laborious a process that gives a short-lived result. Some gardeners use chemicals. But it should be remembered that such harmful substances can remain in the soil for a long time, moreover, they are unsafe for human health.

Many people forget that there are very effective folk methods for weed control. For example, you can independently prepare a natural herbicide from the following components:

• vinegar;
• soap or detergent;
• salt.

These ingredients are completely natural and will definitely not harm the environment and health. The disadvantages of this method include the fact that vinegar is not selective and can destroy not only weeds, but also cultivated plants. But, with the right application, none of this will happen.

Preparation of vinegar solution

The most important thing to consider before using is the acidity level of the vinegar. It is acetic acid that burns unwanted plants. This substance can be used alone and in combination with other components. Such ingredients make the drug more effective.

Vinegar also has an effect on some pests. For example, he fights well with ants, which often live both in the garden and in the garden. So, the recipe for the preparation of such a natural herbicide consists of the following steps:

1. It is necessary to prepare 1 liter of vinegar and 10 ml of any dishwashing detergent or liquid soap.
2. Both components are thoroughly mixed and a spray solution is used.

This is the simplest, but very effective option for preparing a solution. You can also make a more concentrated mixture, without the addition of soapy products. For this you will need:

• a liter of vinegar;
• a tablespoon of lemon juice.

Such a solution has a high acid content, due to which it has an excellent effect on unwanted plants. But this is not the limit. The following tool is able to deal with even the most annoying plants. It is necessary to mix in one container:

1. 1 liter of vinegar.
2. 6 tablespoons lemon juice.
3. 4 teaspoons of dishwashing liquid or soap.
4. 6 tablespoons of alcohol.

To control small weeds, dilute the mixture in half with water. You can also make an excellent herbicide using ordinary salt and soap. For this we take:

• vinegar – 1,5 l;
• salt – 30 grams;
• liquid soap – 1 teaspoon.

You can also add essential oils to vinegar. For these purposes, orange or clove oil is suitable. Just one tablespoon of essential oil is dissolved in a bottle of vinegar. The mixture should be well beaten so that the oil does not float on the surface.

Proper use of the solution

In no case should you spray the entire area with vinegar solution. In this case, irreparable damage to cultivated plants can be caused. In order for weed treatment to be effective and correct, it is necessary to strictly follow these rules:

1. For beds, you should purchase a special jet sprayer. Spraying in this case can harm vegetable crops. If there are few weeds, you can use a brush. This application option is the safest for both plants and soil.

   

2. If you need to process a site where only weeds are located, you can use a conventional watering can or sprayer. In this way, weeds are removed from roadsides and garden paths.
3. Vinegar is a very strong substance that can destroy not only plants, but also beneficial microorganisms and bacteria in the soil. Therefore, it should not be allowed to enter the soil. It is necessary to process only leaves, flowers and trunks of weeds. Soap with antibacterial effect has a similar effect. Consider this when choosing components for the solution.
4. Tall weeds should be cut before spraying. The solution is applied to the remaining lower part of the plant.

   

5. An important role in the prepared herbicide has a dishwasher. It promotes good adhesion of the solution to the plant. When choosing it, it is necessary to take into account the composition. It should not contain phosphates and phenols. These are toxic substances that can harm the environment. This includes bleach and sodium hypochlorite.
6. Instead of liquid soap, you can use laundry soap. It has a more natural composition.
7. Sunny weather is required for the procedure to be effective. It is the heat that activates the remedy and helps to influence weeds. Check the weather forecast for the next 3 days before applying the herbicide. This time is enough for the remedy to work. There should be no wind on the day of using the drug, it can spread the substance throughout the area.
8. It is necessary to treat plants before they bloom. Seeds must not be allowed to enter the soil.
9. Dried weeds after treatment should be removed from the site or burned. The procedure can be repeated if young shoots appear.
10. Protect your hands and eyes during the procedure. To do this, gardeners use household gloves and glasses.

Conclusion

Now you know exactly how ordinary tools at hand can help you in the fight against weeds. Many gardeners have already abandoned chemicals. Perhaps you also thought about the question: “What tools to use on my site?”. Chemical preparations adversely affect the quality of the soil, and can also seriously harm health. Vinegar-based preparations are completely safe and environmentally friendly. For their preparation, the cheapest and simplest ingredients are suitable. For example, such as soap, salt and citric acid. When used correctly, they will help to cope with unwanted vegetation without harm to cultivated plantings.