8. Deodorize Compost Bin: Baking soda can help neutralize odors from your compost bin. Regularly sprinkle a small amount of baking soda inside the bin.
9. Remove Stains on Fruits and Vegetables: Baking soda can gently remove surface stains on freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Soak your produce in a solution of water and baking soda for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
10. Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer: Add a pinch of baking soda to your vase water to help your cut flowers last longer.
11. Protect Fruits from Fungal Diseases: Just before flowering, you can lightly dust fruit trees (apple, peach, etc.) with a baking soda and water solution (1 tablespoon baking soda per liter of water) to help prevent the spread of fungal diseases.
12. Boost Insecticidal Soap: Add a tablespoon of baking soda to your homemade insecticidal soap mix to enhance its effectiveness against insect pests.
13. Seed Germination Test: Baking soda can be used to test seed viability. Soak your seeds in a weak solution of water and baking soda (1 teaspoon per liter of water) for a few hours. Seeds that float are generally empty and unlikely to germinate.
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