Do not burn potato tops, tomatoes, eggplant. 5 ideas for what to do with tops after harvesting in the fall

Surely everyone has already dug up potato tubers, harvested (zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, etc.). As a result of the work of the gardener, a lot of tops accumulates.

1. The very first thing that comes to mind is to use the plucked tops for compost. This is the right decision. You can dig small holes in the ground and put all the tops there. This will make a good fertilizer. Sometimes I make several holes at once, lay the tops, water with phytosporin, sprinkle with earth, ash. In the spring, the neighbors have water in their garden, but mine is dry, all the water is in the pits.

2. There is a more interesting option. Place potato tops, tomato with roots on top of the beds. All tops in the fall are fertile land for next spring.

For example, I fold the tops of carrots (in a layer of 5 cm) directly on the beds. If I report little tops of grass, fallen leaves. It is even better to chop up thick branches from potatoes, tomatoes. But you can put it entirely. If it does not rot over the winter, then I put the remains on the sides of the garden.

We laid the tops on the beds, be sure to pour from the watering can. It is also good to pour it over with herbal infusion or a remedy with microorganisms. Then I put cardboard or boards on top for quick decay of the tops.

3. V tops of tomatoes and potatoes there is solanine. Infusion (2-3 days) of tops can be used against caterpillars and other pests. It is good to add 2-3 tablespoons to it. grated households. soap.

4. Tree trunks it is also useful to cover with tops. It is good food for garden trees. I fold the tops of beets, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant for everything shrubs (currants, cherries, etc.). tops serve as a good mulch and repels pests.

5. Tomato tops eliminates unpleasant odors from the country toilet. You just need to chop the branches and throw them into the pit. The smell will disappear, and get rid of the tops.

Therefore, there is no need to burn the tops. It is a valuable material for the gardener.