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Have you ever imagined keeping your tomatoes fresh and tasty for much longer? This simple marinade, which I've been making for 10 years, leaves the tomatoes incredible and ready to use at any time! Let's go step by step!

🥗 Ingredients:
✔️ 4 ripe tomatoes 🍅
✔️ 1 medium onion 🧅
✔️ 2 cloves of garlic 🧄
✔️ Juice of 1 lemon 🍋

📝 Step by Step:
1️⃣ Cut the tomatoes into slices or medium pieces.
2️⃣ Slice the onion very thinly and chop the garlic cloves.
3️⃣ In a glass jar with a lid, alternate layers of tomatoes, onion and garlic.
4️⃣ Drizzle everything with lemon juice. 5️⃣ Add salt, pepper and herbs to taste (optional).
6️⃣ Close the jar tightly and refrigerate for a few hours to intensify the flavor.

💡 Extra tip: This marinade lasts for several days and is perfect to accompany salads, sandwiches and even meats! 😍

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How to Store Tomatoes for Much Longer

To make a tobacco decoction to combat insects in your garden, follow these simple steps: Materials needed:

100 grams of tobacco
25 grams of solid soap
6 liters of water
Instructions:
Soak 100 grams of tobacco in 1 liter of water for 24 hours.

Strain the tobacco, removing any debris, using a cloth filter or a sieve.
In a separate container, dissolve the solid soap in 100 ml of water.
Mix the soap solution into the tobacco decoction, stirring well.
Dilute the final mixture with the remaining 6 liters of water.
Spray the solution on the plants affected by unwanted insects.
Note: Be careful not to harvest the sprayed plants until at least 5 days after application. Remember that tobacco contains nicotine, which is toxic, so use this solution sparingly to avoid putting yourself and your plants at risk.

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Tobacco decoction in the garden

1. Choosing the Right Rootstock and Scion
• Rootstock: Select a healthy, disease-resistant rootstock, preferably a dwarf variety for strong roots and fast growth.
• Graft: Choose a scion with desirable characteristics, such as high productivity and good fruit quality. Make sure it is healthy and free from pests.

2. Preparing the Rootstock and Scion
• Cutting the Rootstock: Cut the rootstock horizontally a few inches above the ground and make a vertical slit in the center.
• Shaping the Scion: Shape the base of the scion into a wedge shape so that it fits snugly into the slit in the rootstock.

3. Grafting the Scion onto the Rootstock
• Inserting the Scion: Insert the scion into the rootstock, aligning its cambium layers.
• Securing the Scion: Secure the scion with grafting tape or a rubber band, making sure it is firm but not too tight.

4. Create Optimal Growing Conditions
• Watering: Water the grafted plant to promote healing, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.
• Environment: Place the plant in a warm, humid environment, and mulch around the base to retain moisture and nutrients.

5. Post-Grafting Care for Fast Growth
• Monitoring the Graft: Observe the graft for signs of success, such as new growth.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize with a balanced mixture to encourage strong roots and stems.
• Pruning Buds: Prune the buds on the rootstock to direct energy into the graft and promote faster growth.

By following these techniques, you will be able to successfully graft banana trees and promote fast, healthy growth.

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Good Techniques for Grafting Banana Trees for Fast Growth

Preparation of eggshell fertilizer:


Ingredients:
• 10 eggshells
• 5 liters of water

Steps:

1. Boil 5 liters of water.
2. Add the washed and crushed eggshells.
3. Let it infuse while boiling.
4. Remove from heat and let stand for 24 hours.
5. Filter to remove the pieces of shell.
6. Store the liquid fertilizer in the refrigerator.
Use:

• Water your plants with this water enriched with calcium and amino acids to promote their growth.
Other uses for eggshells:
• Enrich compost: Add grated eggshells to improve the soil.
• Protect against pests: Crush and spread around plants to keep snails and slugs away. • Prevent diseases: Place bark in nets around fruit trees to prevent disease.
Other natural fertilizers:
• Banana peels: Rich in phosphorus and potassium for growth.
• Coffee grounds: Ideal for acidophilic plants, enriches the soil.
• Water from cooking vegetables: Nourishes plants with vitamins and minerals.
These methods reduce waste while helping your plants flourish and stay healthy.

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The genius tip to make plants bloom very quickly

If your jabuticaba tree takes a long time to bear fruit or bears few fruits, this homemade recipe will solve the problem! A simple, easy-to-make natural fertilizer can transform your tree into an explosion of sweet and juicy jabuticabas.

🌱 Magic Ingredients:

✔️ 1 liter of water (chlorine-free)
✔️ 2 dried eggshells
✔️ 2 tablespoons of milk
✔️ 1 chopped aloe leaf
✔️ 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
✔️ 1 tablespoon of bone meal

📌 Step by Step: How to Prepare

1️⃣ Make sure the eggshells are completely dry.

2️⃣ In a blender, add the water, eggshells, milk, chopped aloe, cinnamon and bone meal. 

3️⃣ Blend everything until you get a homogeneous mixture.

💧 How to Apply to the Jabuticabeira
✅ Water the tree before applying the fertilizer.
✅ Pour 250 ml of the mixture around the trunk, forming concentric circles.
✅ Do not water the plant for two days after application. On the third day, resume normal watering.
🔥 Extra Tip for a Super Bloom!
➡️ Repeat this process once a month for three months and watch your jabuticabeira tree explode with fruit all year long!

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Jabuticabeira Loaded All Year Round

Want your plants to grow faster, with beautiful flowers and strong roots? Use eggshells, a powerful and completely free natural fertilizer! 💚

🌱 How to Use Eggshells in the Garden:

1️⃣ Strengthen the Soil with Calcium and Phosphorus
🔹 Crush the shells and mix directly into the soil.

2️⃣ Boost with Coffee Grounds
🔹 Mix crushed eggshells with coffee grounds for an extra nutritional effect.

3️⃣ Make a Powerful Liquid Fertilizer
🔹 Dissolve the shells in a mixture of vinegar and warm water and water your plants for quick absorption.

🌿 Result: Healthier plants, strong roots and accelerated flowering – without spending a thing!

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The Secret to Vigorous Plants: Eggshells!

Have you ever imagined a soap that deeply cleanses, combats oiliness and leaves your skin feeling refreshed? Rosemary soap does all of this and more! With stimulating and antiseptic properties, it is perfect for those looking for healthy and radiant skin.

🌱 Ingredients:

✔️ 500g of glycerin base (white or transparent)
✔️ 2 tablespoons of rosemary leaves (dried or fresh)
✔️ 10 to 15 drops of rosemary essential oil
✔️ 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (optional, for extra hydration)
✔️ Green cosmetic dye (optional)
🛁 How to Make – Step by Step

1️⃣ Melt the glycerin base in the microwave or in a bain-marie until it becomes liquid. 

2️⃣ Mix the oils – Add the rosemary essential oil and coconut oil, stirring well.

3️⃣ Add the rosemary leaves and, if desired, a few drops of green food coloring for a special touch.

4️⃣ Pour the mixture into the mold and let it dry for 3 to 4 hours.

5️⃣ Unmold and that's it! Your handmade soap is ready to use.

💚 Incredible Benefits of Rosemary Soap

✅ Activates circulation, helping with skin cell renewal
✅ Reduces oiliness, fighting blackheads and acne
✅ Natural antiseptic action, keeping the skin clean and protected
✅ Moisturizes and invigorates, leaving a soft and fresh touch
✅ Relaxing aroma, ideal for an invigorating bath
Now just enjoy this natural wonder and feel the difference in your skin! 🌿✨

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Rosemary Soap

Growing an Apple Tree at Home

It may sprout, but the entire apple may rot before the seeds germinate! 🍏🌱

Growing an apple tree at home is easier than it seems and can guarantee fresh, healthy, pesticide-free fruit. If you want to save money and have the pleasure of picking your own apples, follow this complete guide!
Step by Step Guide to Growing Apples from Seeds

1. Choosing the Right Seeds
Remove the seeds from a ripe apple and wash them well.
Place them in a glass of water. The seeds that sink to the bottom are the best for planting.

2. Germinating the Seeds
Wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel and place them inside a plastic bag.
Leave them in the refrigerator for about 4 to 6 weeks, checking the humidity regularly.
As soon as they start to sprout, they are ready to plant.

3. Planting in the Ground
Use a pot with nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
Plant the germinated seeds at a depth of 2 cm and cover lightly with soil.
Water sparingly to maintain humidity.

4. Care During Growth
Keep the pot in a bright location, but without excessive direct sunlight.
Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging.
When the shoots reach 10 cm, transplant them to a larger pot or to the ground.

5. Maintenance and Development
Fertilize periodically to strengthen growth.
Prune dry or weak branches to stimulate the tree's development.
Be patient! Apple trees take years to bear fruit, but the wait is worth it.
Common Mistakes That Can Harm Your Cultivation

🚫 Choosing seeds that float in water – they are not viable.
🚫 Using soil poor in nutrients – choose a well-drained and rich soil.
🚫 Lack of patience – the process takes time, but the reward is incredible!

Why Grow Apples at Home?
✅ Food safety: no pesticides, only natural fruits!
✅ Saving money: stop spending money on expensive apples at the grocery store.
✅ Personal satisfaction: nothing beats picking your own fruit!
Start today and turn your backyard into a productive orchard!

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Have you ever thought about growing fresh strawberries at home, without spending a lot and even reusing plastic bottles? With this sustainable method, you will have juicy strawberries all year round! Here's the step by step:

🌱 Step 1: Extracting the Seeds
Take a very ripe strawberry and, with a knife, gently scrape the seeds from the surface.

🌿 Step 2: Preparing the Soil
Mix fertile soil, humus and organic fertilizer to create a nutritious substrate.

🥔 Step 3: Surprising Natural Fertilizer
Place thin slices of potato in a small pot – this will serve as a natural fertilizer for the seeds.

🌾 Step 4: Planting the Seeds
Spread the seeds over the potatoes and cover with a thin layer of soil.

💧 Step 5: First Watering
Spray water until the soil is slightly moist and leave the pot in a place with indirect light. 🌱 Step 6: Waiting for Germination
Within a few days, the first sprouts will begin to appear!

🔪 Step 7: Preparing the Plastic Bottles
Cut the bottom off a large bottle to create a hanging pot.
Poke holes in the top to hang it with string or wire.

💦 Step 8: Creating an Automatic Watering System
Take a smaller bottle, poke small holes in the top and insert it into the soil of the larger bottle. This will keep the soil moist for longer!

🌱 Step 9: Transplanting the Sprouts
Once the sprouts are firm, transplant them into the prepared bottles with enriched soil.

🚿 Step 10: Watering and Nutrition
Water regularly and, after 20 days, begin fertilizing with worm compost or another organic fertilizer. 💪 Step 

11: Boosting Growth
Add nanonutrients to the irrigation water to stimulate more flowers and fruits.

🌸 Step 12: Flowering
After 35 days, the first flowers will appear! Continue fertilizing to ensure optimal production.

🛡️ Step 13: Pest Protection
Spray the leaves with a solution of clean water to keep the plants healthy.

🍓 Step 14: Time to Harvest!
In about 60 days, the strawberries will be ready! Harvest carefully and enjoy your delicious fruits!

✨ EXTRA TIP: Always keep new seedlings growing to ensure a continuous harvest!
Now all you have to do is get your hands dirty and enjoy your homegrown strawberries! Who else will try this method? 🌱🍓

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Endless harvest of strawberries in Bottles! 🍓

Did you know that eggshells can be turned into a powerful natural fertilizer? Instead of discarding them, you can reuse them to strengthen your plants, ward off pests and even save money on fertilizers and pesticides. See how!

🌱 Why boil eggshells?
Eggshells are rich in calcium and other nutrients essential for healthy plant growth. When boiled, they release even more benefits, making them a powerful and economical natural fertilizer.

📌 Step by Step: How to Prepare Eggshell Fertilizer

1️⃣ Boil the shells – Place the egg shells in a pan with water and heat for 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Crush or grind – After boiling, let it dry and grind until it becomes a fine powder.

3️⃣ Apply to the soil – Mix the powder into the plant substrate to strengthen roots and stimulate growth.

4️⃣ For an extra dose of calcium – Boil the peels again for another 1 hour before crushing, creating an even more powerful fertilizer!

🔥 Incredible benefits for your plants!

✅ Soil richer in calcium and nutrients
✅ Stronger and more lush plants
✅ Protection against pests naturally
✅ Savings on fertilizers and pesticides
💡 Extra Tip: Use this technique in vegetable gardens, vases and gardens for surprising results!

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Boil Eggshells and Save a Lot of Money! 💰🌿

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