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100 "Did You Know" facts about vegetable growing

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Lightning can boost plant growth by providing nitrogen to the soil. ๐ŸŒฑ
Epsom salt can enhance tomato growth and fruit production. ๐ŸŒฟ
Companion planting can improve vegetable health and deter pests. ๐ŸŒผ
Fish heads buried in the soil provide slow-release nutrients. ๐ŸŸ
Used coffee grounds repel snails and slugs while enriching the soil. โ˜•
Garlic spray acts as a natural pesticide in the garden. ๐Ÿง„
Playing music in the garden may positively influence plant growth. ๐ŸŽถ
Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. ๐ŸŒฑ
Beer traps attract and eliminate slugs in the garden. ๐Ÿบ
Crop rotation prevents soil-borne diseases from building up. ๐Ÿ”„
Marigolds deter nematodes and other garden pests. ๐ŸŒผ
Alfalfa meal is a slow-release nitrogen source for leafy greens. ๐ŸŒฟ
Vinegar can be used as a weed killer. ๐Ÿ…
Crushed eggshells add calcium to the soil for tomatoes and peppers. ๐Ÿฅš
Chickens help control garden pests and provide natural fertilizer. ๐Ÿ”
Molasses in compost encourages beneficial microorganisms. ๐Ÿฏ
Vinegar repels cats from the garden. ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›
Yellow cards or sticky traps attract and capture aphids. ๐Ÿฆ—
Soaking stinging nettles creates nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer. ๐ŸŒฟ
Kitchen scraps like peels, coffee grounds, and eggshells are ideal for compost. ๐Ÿ…
Planting dill near tomatoes can repel tomato hornworms. ๐ŸŒฟ
Nasturtiums attract aphids away from other plants. ๐ŸŒผ
Baking soda can be used to combat powdery mildew on plants. ๐Ÿฐ
Cinnamon sprinkled on soil helps prevent damping-off disease. ๐ŸŽ
Crushed aspirin can boost plant immune systems. ๐Ÿ’Š
Ground oyster shells provide calcium for tomatoes and other plants. ๐Ÿš
A 1:1 mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide deters root rot. โšก
Cucumbers and sunflowers provide natural trellises for beans. ๐ŸŒฑ
Planting basil near tomatoes improves tomato flavor and deters pests. ๐ŸŒฟ
Neem oil is a natural pesticide that controls many garden pests. ๐ŸŒฟ
Diatomaceous earth is an effective pest control for crawling insects. โœจ
Red pepper flakes deter rabbits and squirrels from the garden. ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Catnip can repel aphids, squash bugs, and other pests. ๐Ÿฑ
Eggplants can be used as a natural trap crop for flea beetles. ๐Ÿ†
Coffee filters at the bottom of pots prevent soil from escaping. โ˜•
Planting cilantro near beans can improve their growth. ๐ŸŒฑ
Tomato leaves and stems are toxic to aphids and caterpillars. ๐Ÿ…
Fennel attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings. ๐ŸŒฟ
Tansy repels harmful insects like ants and flies. ๐ŸŒผ
A mixture of dish soap and water can be used as a natural insecticide. ๐Ÿงผ
Milk can be sprayed on powdery mildew-infected plants. ๐Ÿฅ›
Drying and crushing eggshells deter slugs and provide calcium. ๐Ÿณ
Ground cinnamon can help prevent damping-off in seedlings. ๐ŸŒฐ
Nasturtiums can act as a sacrificial crop, attracting pests away from other plants. ๐ŸŒผ
Cornmeal spread around plants can deter ants. ๐ŸŒฝ
Pine needles make excellent mulch for blueberry bushes. ๐ŸŒฒ
Wood ash can be used to raise soil pH for certain vegetables. ๐Ÿ”ฅ
A 1:1 mixture of vinegar and water can clean garden tools. ๐Ÿงฝ
Seaweed is a natural fertilizer rich in micronutrients. ๐ŸŒŠ
Using raised beds can improve soil drainage. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
A 1:1 mixture of vinegar and water can clean clay pots. ๐Ÿชด
Cover crops like clover add nitrogen to the soil. ๐ŸŒพ
Planting radishes with carrots can help break up soil. โš™๏ธ
Melons can benefit from planting marigolds nearby. ๐ŸŒป
Basil can improve the flavor of nearby vegetables like tomatoes. ๐Ÿ…
Corn can act as a natural trellis for pole beans. ๐ŸŒฝ
Letting ladybugs thrive in your garden helps control pests. ๐Ÿž
Coffee grounds can help repel ants. ๐Ÿœ
Ground oyster shells deter slugs and snails. ๐ŸŒ
Crushed eggshells are a natural snail and slug repellent. ๐Ÿฅš
Planting daffodils among vegetables can deter pests like deer. ๐ŸฆŒ
Diatomaceous earth can control garden pests like earwigs. ๐Ÿชณ
Baking soda can help prevent fungal diseases on plants. ๐Ÿฐ
Nasturtiums are a natural aphid repellent. ๐ŸŒผ
Essential oils like neem and lavender can deter garden pests. ๐ŸŒฟ
Milk can be used to treat black spot on roses. ๐Ÿฅ›
Planting chives among roses can deter aphids. ๐ŸŒฟ
Eucalyptus mulch can deter slugs and snails. ๐ŸŒฟ
Cucumbers and peas can be grown together for mutual support. ๐ŸŒฝ
Onion family plants can deter aphids and other pests. ๐ŸŒฐ
A garlic spray can deter rabbits and deer from the garden. ๐Ÿ‹
Marigolds can help repel nematodes in the soil. ๐ŸŒผ
Sage can deter cabbage moths and other pests. ๐ŸŒฟ
Planting onions near carrots can deter carrot flies. ๐Ÿชฐ
Lettuce can be grown as a companion for strawberries. ๐Ÿฅ—
Planting mint in containers can prevent it from spreading. ๐ŸŒฟ
Lavender can deter aphids and attract pollinators. ๐ŸŒผ
Basil can improve the flavor of nearby vegetables like peppers. ๐ŸŒฟ
Planting radishes can help break up compacted soil. ๐ŸŒฑ
Planting onions near tomatoes can improve their growth. ๐ŸŒฟ
Thyme can deter whiteflies and aphids. ๐ŸŒฟ
Borage can help improve the health of nearby plants. ๐ŸŒผ
Tansy can deter harmful insects like Japanese beetles. ๐ŸŒฟ
Planting chives can help deter aphids on roses. ๐Ÿชด
Marigolds can help repel squash bugs. ๐ŸŒผ
A mixture of garlic and water can be used as a natural pesticide. ๐Ÿฅš
Crushed eggshells can help deter cutworms. ๐ŸŒ
Planting onions with carrots can improve their flavor. ๐ŸŒฟ
A vinegar and water mixture can clean garden tools. ๐Ÿงฝ
Lemongrass can deter mosquitoes from the garden. ๐Ÿชด
Growing basil with tomatoes can enhance their flavor. ๐Ÿ…
Planting dill with cucumbers can improve their growth. ๐Ÿฅ’
Letting certain weeds like clover grow can benefit the soil. ๐ŸŒพ
Planting chives with apples can help deter apple scab. ๐Ÿชด
Lavender can help repel deer from the garden. ๐ŸฆŒ
Essential oils like peppermint can deter ants. ๐Ÿฌ
Planting nasturtiums with squash can deter squash bugs. ๐ŸŒฑ
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