04.12.2024

I always keep garlic peels. Let me share with you my grandmother’s secret.

By Lesia

Our grandmothers understood the importance of recycling at home, finding new life even in kitchen scraps. One of these treasures is garlic peels, which have surprising uses beyond flavoring dishes.

Garlic and onion are staples that enhance countless recipes with their distinct flavors. But after adding garlic to a dish, instead of throwing away the peels, our grandmothers had a money-saving trick up their sleeve.

Instead of wasting them, garlic peels can be reused in a smart and economical way. This grandmother’s wisdom extends to gardening and offers a simple but effective solution for protecting plants.

To take advantage of the antifungal and antiparasitic properties of garlic, you can make a homemade infusion. Here’s how:

Fill a saucepan with 1 liter of water.
Add the peels of 4 garlic cloves to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about thirty minutes.


Once cooled, strain the liquid and transfer it to a spray bottle.
Spray the infused liquid on the leaves and base of the plants to protect them from disease.
By using this natural remedy, you will not only minimize waste, but also nourish your garden with a sustainable solution.