Don’t Let AI Ruin Your #garden

Don't let Al Destroy Your Garden!

Did you know that viral DIY garden hacks, like vinegar sprays or baking soda mixtures, can harm your plants, soil, and even beneficial insects?

The internet is full of gardening "tips," but many lack scientific backing. Before trying a viral hack, check credible sources like:

- USDA & agricultural extensions
- Peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Trusted farmers and master gardeners

Here's the truth about common myths:
- Vinegar + water as foliar spray? Burns leaves and kills plants!
- Vinegar + sugar for root growth? No scientific proof, commercial auxins (e.g.,
IBA) are needed for roots.
- Vinegar + baking soda for phosphorus?
Actually makes sodium acetate (useless for plants).

Misusing these ingredients can:
- Disrupt soil pH
- Harm beneficial microbes
- Damage plant tissues

Credible sources to learn more:
1. USDA on vinegar risks: Direct study on acetic acid toxicity (https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
PMC9498324/)
2. UC IPM on homemade pesticide dangers:

UC ANR report (https://ucanr.edu/blog/uc-
master-gardener-program-statewide-blog/ article/dangers-homemade-pest-control-remedies)

3. Vinegar as herbicide: PMC study on phytotoxicity (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pmc/articles/PMC11396923/)

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What's the craziest Al Garden Hack you have seen?