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What Pickle Juice Can Do For Your Hydrangeas Plants
By WILL FORD
The leftover pickle juice from a pickle jar can help with the stunning color of your hydrangeas. Combine one part of garlic- and spice-free pickle juice
with 20 parts water.
The acidity in pickle juice can help lower the soil's pH, which creates a more acidic environment, making aluminum more available and affecting the flowers' pigmentation.
Particularly those with blue and purple flowers, watering hydrangeas with diluted pickle juice can intensify the blue tones in their blooms and enhance the overall color display.
Water your hydrangeas with the pickle juice solution in the morning or late afternoon, avoiding the hottest part of the day, every two to four weeks during the growing season.
Moderation is vital when using pickle juice or any acidic solution on plants. Too much acidity can harm the hydrangeas and other plants in the vicinity.