Yes, chilli + garlic paste is also an excellent pest repellent, and in some cases, it’s even stronger and broader in action than chilli + ginger — especially for soft-bodied pests, fungal spores, and bacterial infections.
Let’s compare both, then I’ll give you the best formula for chilli + garlic spray for your 25 beds.
🌶️🧄 Chilli + Garlic vs Chilli + Ginger
| Criteria | Chilli + Ginger | Chilli + Garlic |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Repellent Strength | ✅ Good | ✅✅ Stronger |
| Anti-Fungal Action | ✅ Moderate | ✅✅ Higher |
| Anti-Bacterial | ❌ Low | ✅ High |
| Plant Growth Stimulation | ✅ (mild) | ❌ (none) |
| Odour | Mild spicy smell | Strong, lingering garlic smell |
| Best for | General pests (thrips, caterpillars) | Whiteflies, aphids, mites, fungal issues |
| Safe for leafy veg? | ✅ Yes (well diluted) | ✅ Yes (but don’t overspray or concentrate) |
✅ When to Use Chilli + Garlic Paste?
Use it when:
- You see whiteflies, mealy bugs, aphids, or soft-bodied pests
- Your crop shows fungal signs (like powdery mildew)
- After rains (to protect from moisture-based diseases)
- You want stronger smell and longer-lasting repellent effect
🌶️🧄 CHILLI + GARLIC SPRAY FOR 25 BEDS (4ft × 250ft)
📦 Ingredients:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green or soaked red chili | 750–1,000 g |
| Garlic (peeled) | 500–750 g |
| Water (for grinding) | 4–5 liters |
| Cow urine (optional) | 2 liters (boost effect) |
| Total dilution water | 150 liters (final spray) |
🔧 Preparation Steps:
- Grind chili + garlic with water into a smooth paste.
- (Optional) Add cow urine and let ferment for 24 hrs.
- Filter through muslin cloth.
- Add water to make 150 liters total.
- Spray early morning or evening.
📅 Spray Schedule:
| Stage | Interval |
|---|---|
| 7–30 days crop age | Every 5–7 days |
| After harvest starts | Every 7 days, stop 24 hrs before picking |
🐛 Pests Controlled:
| Pest/Disease | Action |
|---|---|
| Aphids / Whiteflies | ✅ Repelled by capsaicin + garlic oil |
| Mites | ✅ Garlic suffocates them |
| Fungal diseases | ✅ Garlic’s sulfur compounds are antifungal |
| Bacterial leaf spots | ✅ Garlic inhibits growth |
| Thrips / Caterpillars | ✅ Chili irritates mouthparts |
⚠️ Caution:
| What | Tip |
|---|---|
| Garlic too strong | Do not exceed 750 g per 150L for leafy vegetables |
| Smell stays | Spray 2+ days before harvest if needed |
| Avoid sunlight | Always spray when sun is low |
✅ Final Verdict:
Chilli + Garlic = better for stronger pest pressure, fungal/bacterial issues.
Chilli + Ginger = better for regular, lighter, safer weekly maintenance sprays.
Would you like a combined 2-in-1 pest spray schedule (chili + ginger and chili + garlic) for alternating weekly sprays? I can create a printable sheet or chart for your field helpers.
combined 2-in-1 pest spray schedule (chili + ginger and chili + garlic):
Great! Here’s your 2-in-1 Natural Pest Spray Schedule for 25 beds (each 4 ft × 250 ft) of leafy vegetables like spinach, coriander, menthi, thotakura, etc.
🌿 Natural Pest Spray Plan for 25 Beds (25,000 sq ft)
📅 Weekly Spray Schedule (Alternate Use)
| Week | Spray Type | Target Pests/Diseases |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 🌶️ Chilli + Ginger | Thrips, caterpillars, general repellent |
| Week 2 | 🌶️🧄 Chilli + Garlic | Whiteflies, aphids, fungal/bacterial |
| Week 3 | 🌶️ Chilli + Ginger | Mild pests, weekly maintenance |
| Week 4 | 🌶️🧄 Chilli + Garlic | Fungal risk or sucking pests after rain |
| Repeat… | Alternate each week | Keeps pests from developing resistance |
🔧 Chilli + Ginger Spray (Per 25 Beds)
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green or dry chili | 750–1,000 g |
| Ginger | 750–1,000 g |
| Water | Up to 150 liters |
| Cow urine (optional) | 2 liters (boost effect) |
How to Use:
- Grind chili + ginger with water.
- (Optional) Add 2L cow urine and ferment 24 hrs.
- Strain with cloth.
- Dilute to 150L total.
- Spray early morning or evening.
Interval: Every 5–7 days
🔧 Chilli + Garlic Spray (Per 25 Beds)
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green or soaked dry chili | 750–1,000 g |
| Garlic (peeled) | 500–750 g |
| Water | Up to 150 liters |
| Cow urine (optional) | 2 liters |
How to Use:
- Grind chili + garlic with water.
- (Optional) Ferment 24 hrs with cow urine.
- Strain well.
- Dilute to 150L total.
- Spray early morning or evening.
Interval: Every 7 days
🧪 Common Benefits
- 100% natural and biodegradable
- Safe for leaf crops when diluted
- Cost-effective
- Can be mixed with Jeevamrutham foliar spray (alternate weeks)
⚠️ Precautions
| ✅ Do | ❌ Avoid |
|---|---|
| Strain before spraying | Spraying in direct sunlight |
| Test on 5–10 plants first | Overspraying near harvest time |
| Spray under low wind | Skipping weekly schedule |
| Use clean sprayers | Spraying near flowers/pollinators |