Nebraska farmer and TikTok user Noah Young (@theshilohfarm) shared some super handy gardening tips that use only spices that are found in almost everyone's kitchen.
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In the video, Noah adds a thin layer of cinnamon to the soil around his growing plants to act as a “natural, organic fungicide.”
@theshilohfarm Spicy tips for the garden 🪴 Cinnamon prevents fungal diseases that often attack young seedlings 🌱 Cinnamon helps to prevent ants and gnats from attacking young plants 🐜⚔️ Cinnamon helps plants heal by sealing wounds and acting as an antibacterial and antifungal solvent 🏥 #cinnamon #spices #natural #organic #yard #gardening #gardener #helpful #tips #tipsandtricks #lifehacks #gardenhacks #facts #fact #funfacts #awesome #cool #didyouknow #science #plants #plants #seedlings #homegrowing #planting #farm #spices #plantsoftiktok #shilohfarm ♬ Mr Fox in the Fields – Jenny Lynn
“A spicy tip for your garden,” Noah wrote in the video's caption. “Cinnamon helps prevent fungal diseases that commonly affect young seedlings.”
The caption further explains that cinnamon also deters common pests such as ants and gnats from attacking young plants and acts as an antibacterial solvent to seal cuts and wounds on the plant's stems.
Noah concludes the video by saying that cinnamon is a “totally safe” addition to your garden, as long as you don't add too much of the spice to your plants.
How it helps
Replacing commercial insecticides and fungicides with gentler, more earth-friendly alternatives like cinnamon can help reduce the amount of questionable ingredients and toxic chemicals that can leach into soil and water sources.
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Thankfully, many gardeners are looking into alternative methods of controlling pests without using chemicals, such as using beneficial insects and practicing organic farming.
The tips are easy and practical for anyone thinking about starting a home garden or growing their own food, and can help you save money on produce, improve your physical health by keeping exercise and nutrition in mind, and reduce stress by connecting you with nature and community.
Plus, growing your own produce helps reduce the transportation and packaging required when buying produce at the grocery store, resulting in less pollution and waste.
By practicing how to work with nature rather than against it, we can foster a healthier planet for all to enjoy.
What everyone is saying
Viewers of the video were amazed at the simple, affordable technique, which offers many benefits to beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
“This is so helpful! Thank you!” one person wrote.
“My dahlia dressing is still covered in cloudy fungus,” another user shared. “I'm going to try this.”
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