Boosting Garden Health Naturally: Milk & Iodine Spray for Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Introduction
Organic gardening is gaining popularity, and for good reason—it’s eco-friendly, sustainable, and surprisingly effective. If you’re a beginner looking for a simple and natural way to protect your tomato and cucumber plants from common diseases like blight, mildew, and fungus, a homemade milk and iodine spray might be your new best friend. This easy-to-make garden remedy leverages the antifungal properties of milk and the disinfecting power of iodine, providing a gentle yet effective shield for your plants.

Ingredients
To prepare this natural garden spray, you’ll need the following:

1 liter of whole milk (raw or pasteurized)

1 liter of clean water (preferably distilled or filtered)

1 teaspoon of iodine solution (common pharmacy tincture, 2–3% strength)

Optional: a few drops of mild liquid soap (helps with adhesion)

Directions
Combine Milk and Water
In a clean spray bottle or container, mix 1 liter of milk with 1 liter of water. Shake or stir well.

Add Iodine
Carefully add 1 teaspoon of iodine solution to the milk-water mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.

Optional – Add Soap
If desired, add a couple of drops of mild liquid soap to help the spray stick to plant leaves.

Apply to Plants