Best Natural Fungicide for All Plants |

1.Baking Soda:

• How it works: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) can disrupt the cell walls of fungal spores, inhibiting their growth. It’s particularly effective against powdery mildew, leaf blight, and anthracnose.
• Recipe: Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 gallon of water. You can add 2-2.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil or a few drops of mild liquid soap (like Castile soap, not detergent) to help the solution stick to the leaves.
• Application: Spray the affected areas of the plant thoroughly, ensuring you cover both the upper and lower sides of the leaves. Repeat every 7-14 days as needed.
• Note: Avoid overusing baking soda sprays, as it can lead to a buildup of salts in the soil and potentially affect plant growth over time.

2. Neem Oil:

• How it works: Neem oil is a natural insecticide and fungicide derived from the neem tree. It works by disrupting the growth and life cycle of fungi. It’s effective against powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and blight.
• Recipe: Mix 1-2 tablespoons of cold-pressed neem oil with 1 gallon of water and a few drops of mild liquid soap (an emulsifier to help the oil mix with water).
• Application: Spray all parts of the plant, including the undersides of leaves. Apply every 7-14 days or as needed.
• Note: Use pure, cold-pressed neem oil for the best results. Be cautious when applying in direct sunlight or high temperatures as it can sometimes cause leaf burn.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar:

• How it works: The acidity of apple cider vinegar can help to combat various fungal pathogens.
• Recipe: Mix 1-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 1 gallon of water.
• Application: Spray the affected foliage, repeating every couple of weeks.
• Note: Use diluted apple cider vinegar, as undiluted vinegar can damage plants. Avoid spraying on very young or stressed plants.

4. Milk Spray:

• How it works: Milk, particularly higher-fat milk, is believed to change the pH level on the leaf surface, making it less hospitable for fungal growth, especially powdery mildew.
• Recipe: Mix 1 part milk with 2-9 parts water.
• Application: Spray the foliage thoroughly every 7-10 days as a preventative or early treatment.

5. Garlic Spray:

• How it works: Garlic has natural antifungal properties that can help prevent and control fungal diseases like blight and rust. Its strong scent can also deter some pests.
• Recipe: Blend several garlic cloves with water, then strain the mixture. You can add a few drops of liquid soap to help it stick.
• Application: Spray on plants prone to fungal diseases weekly or after rain.

6. Cinnamon:

• How it works: Cinnamon powder has antifungal properties and can be particularly useful for treating “damping off” disease in seedlings.
• Application: Sprinkle cinnamon powder lightly on the soil surface around seedlings or directly on affected areas. You can also mix 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in 1 gallon of warm water, let it steep, and then use it as a spray.

7. Chamomile Tea:

• How it works: Chamomile tea has mild antifungal properties and can be used to protect seedlings from fungal diseases.
• Application: Brew chamomile tea, let it cool, and then use it to gently water seedlings or as a foliar spray.