Onion peel for cucumbers: application, top dressing and spraying

Asia is considered the birthplace of the onion, and the first mention of the plant dates back to the fourth millennium BC. Due to its useful properties and the ability to preserve valuable substances for a long time, onions have become in demand in Russia. Even onion peel has found application for cucumbers. Today it is used as a fertilizer and pest control. Organic fertilizer must be properly prepared and used correctly.

Having peeled the onion from the husk, do not rush to throw it away. Dry it well and place it in a cloth bag. In the future, decoctions and infusions can be made from it, which will favorably affect the yield of cucumbers.

Distinctive features of onion skins

Onion peel is 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:

sprinkling with decoction;
root processing;
adding to the ground.

IMPORTANT! The main advantage is 100% assimilation by cucumbers of the nutrients contained in onion peel.

Decoction or infusion can be used to water the planting, feed the soil, spray wattle. A similar technique is distinguished by the following:

easy to use and prepare;
high efficiency;
green fertilizer;
affordable from an economic perspective.

Processing with decoction of onion skins

Before starting work, you need to remove the dried mixture from the bag, you do not need to rinse it additionally. The recipe consists of a few simple steps:

Pour one handful of husks into a large saucepan or a convenient container for cooking.
Pour the contents with five liters of cold water and stir.
Put on fire and boil for 5-7 minutes.
Cool and strain through a sieve or medical bandage.

Before starting work, the decoction is diluted in two liters of fresh water. The content is enough to process the greenhouse - the soil will become rich in microelements and protected.With a similar decoction, you can water various garden plants with a frequency of up to three times in two weeks. Experienced vegetable growers fill the spray bottle with decoction and begin processing cucumber lashes. Spray plants with an infusion of onion peel, preferably on a rainy, cloudy day or early morning hours. Water the cucumbers thoroughly before starting the procedure. After the event, the fruits can be safely eaten, they will not contain harmful or hazardous substances.

You can dilute the decoction with different amounts of water, depending on the purpose.

Decoction will be useful for seedlings of cucumbers. Water the planting, and it will help the plants gain useful nutrients, it will become a preventive measure that protects the young crop from pests and diseases of the family.

Onion Husk Infusion

To prepare the infusion, you need 100 grams of onion peel and five liters of warm water.The resulting mixture is infused for five days and filtered. A similar onion infusion is used to spray cucumber lashes. The event is held three times with an interval of five days. The method allows you to rid the plants of the spider mite.

An infusion aged for 48 hours also has a positive effect. It is also suitable for spraying cucumbers. In the greenhouse and open ground, the foliage of the plant often turns yellow. 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. An ordinary watering can or a whisk is suitable as an irrigation tool.

The tool serves as an excellent protection against pests: midges, aphids and fleas. You can bring a bucket of infusion and leave it in the greenhouse and sprinkle cucumbers periodically.

In-kind use

Useful ingredient used in its natural form:

Onion peel will be an excellent addition to the soil and will help increase the quantity and quality of the crop. The dried organic additive is added when digging the earth during the spring preparation of the beds. After that, it will not be necessary to further treat the soil with infusion or decoction of the husk. Oversaturation of the soil can even adversely affect the taste of cucumbers.
To rid a greenhouse or greenhouse of pests, onion skins are simply scattered around the perimeter.
Crushed husks can be placed over the entire planting area, when watering, useful substances will automatically enter the soil.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day everyone. I recommend that all novice gardeners use a natural, environmentally friendly remedy against pests - onion peel.Fertilizer has a universal purpose. The soil is fed with it, the plants are sprayed with its decoction and infusion. For cucumbers, just a godsend! They completely absorb 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 the bitter taste of cucumbers. Good luck!

Alexander Polikarpov, 56 years old.

Good day dear gardeners! For many years I have been using a decoction of onion peel for spraying and watering cucumbers. Helps to cope with yellowing of foliage and rotting. During the season I water the beds up to three times, the effect is 100%. I also use the husk for soil preparation. I just add it and dig up the ground. The natural supplement is an excellent feed, a source of trace elements and a prophylactic against pests. The main thing is that you do not need to buy any chemicals, everything is natural and safe. For myself, I did not find any cons, the fertilizer is excellent. I recommend to everyone! Cheap and efficient.

Ekaterina Varezhkina, 64.