How to prevent balcony vegetable diseases and insect pests

Prevention

Use well-drained soil: Moisture is a source of disease and should be considered when preparing the soil. Recycled soil should be thoroughly disinfected before use.

Good ventilation: Most of the balconies in homes nowadays are enclosed, and the ventilation conditions are not very good, so you should regularly check whether the leaves are too dense, cut off the excess leaves in time, and open the windows frequently for ventilation.

Remove diseased plants in time: Even if you observe them every day, it is still difficult to curb the occurrence of the disease. You must discover and remove them early to avoid affecting the growth of other plants.

How can we reduce pests?

Cover with gauze: Covering the container with a layer of gauze can effectively prevent pests from invading.

Remove immediately after discovery: If you find signs of being eaten or having feces on the leaves, you should pay more attention and observe carefully. Once you find the insects, immediately catch them with clamps and throw them away. The sooner you remove them, the more harm you can reduce.

What to do when pests and diseases are serious?

Some people think that pesticides are harmful to health, so they will never use them when growing vegetables. But some pesticides are natural, made from natural substances, and can be used in pesticide-free cultivation. In fact, there are pesticides on the market, such as those made from starch and coconut oil, which can be sprayed directly on plants. They are harmless to humans and can kill pests.