1. Natural fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants and fight fungal diseases like oidium.
2. Weed killer: apply baking soda directly to weeds in the garden to kill them without harming surrounding plants.
3. Parasite deterrent: A mixture of baking soda and flour can deter parasites like cabbage worms and fleas when sprayed on plants.
4. Soil Amendment: Baking soda can be used to neutralize over-acidic soil, improving the environment for plant growth.
5. Tomato Sweetener: Sprinkle baking soda around tomato plants to reduce the acidity of the soil, which results in sweeter tomatoes.
6. Compost Enhancer: Speed up the composting process by making the environment more alkaline with baking soda.
7. Odor absorber: Neutralize odors in areas like compost bins by spraying baking soda.
8. Tool Cleaner: Clean garden tools by scrubbing them with baking soda to remove dirt and rust.
9. Seed germination: Improve seed germination by soaking them in a baking soda solution before planting them.
10. Ant Repellent: Repel ants by creating barriers with baking soda around plants or ant paths.