Argosanswered grow question 17d ago BIO - A natural pest control solution against aphids, spider mites, thrips, leaf miners, and other pests: - The high phytoncide content of onion skins and garlic skins is essential in the fight against pest insects. The treatment is most effective when the plants are sprayed in the evening. The onion skin decoction has a very short shelf life, so fresh solution must be prepared for each subsequent treatment. To prepare it, pour 200 g of onion skins into 10 liters of warm water and let it sit for 12-15 hours. Use the strained solution weekly before or during flowering until the fruits are fully developed. Dilution: Dilute the 1-liter concentrated infusion with an additional 3-5 liters of water. The strained diluted solution can also be used as a foliar feed, but test it on just one or two leaves first. Frequency: Water the plants with it a maximum of once every 2-3 weeks during the flowering stage. - Plant growth stimulant You can also use onion skins as a growth stimulant for plants. Onion skins contain growth-promoting substances that can accelerate seed germination, stimulate root formation, and enhance fruit quality. Preparing such an onion skin remedy requires little use but offers great benefits. To make a natural growth biostimulator, put two tablespoons of onion skins into 1 liter of boiling water, add wood ash, mix well, and let it sit in a dark place for 2-3 days. Dilute the strained decoction in a 1:3 ratio and use it to water the sown seeds or young shoots.