Mix the solution in a spray bottle, (the kind you use to mist houseplants). Spray plant foliage using a 50-50 milk/water ratio, advises Marie Iannotti of The Spruce.
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(Image credit: Kathryn Truepenny / Alamy Stock Photo) How to water plants with milk And if you used milk to fertilize very large areas, it could work out way more pricey than using fertilizer.
Milk can act as a fertilizer, but it it doesn’t build soil structure in the way that it would if you added manure to the soil. Although watering plants with milk diluted with water can prevent mildew, it’s unlikely to have much effect once the dreaded mildew has already taken a hold, in which case just cut back or discard plants. Some milk odors are stronger than others – it may be the fat that’s causing the smell, so try using 1% or 2% milk rather than the whole-fat kind. Another downside is nasty whiffs – some people report noticing a sour odor from the milk as it sits on leaves, but this should only be temporary. Too much milk can also cause black rot, soft rot and leaf spot on some crops. Never use milk undiluted on plants as this can stunt their growth, cause them to wilt and even die. Although milk can benefit plants, as with watering plants with tea, there are certain caveats. (Image credit: SAWASSAKORN MUTTAPRAPRUT / Alamy Stock Photo) The cons of watering plants with milk It is also said to help deter black mosaic viruses that affect cucumbers, tomatoes, and a host of other plants. Horticultural professor and author Jeff Gilman discovered that spraying with milk solution deters rose black spot, and recommends spraying affected roses weekly. Milk contains a substance called lactoferrin, a natural bactericide and fungicide. There are more tips on dealing with tomato blossom end rot in our dedicated guide too. 
So the best time to water plants with milk diluted with water, is when you notice a brownish black circle at one end of tomatoes, squash or peppers. The calcium in milk also helps to treat common plant ailments such as blossom end rot, a condition caused by calcium deficiency.
For plant varieties that are generally prone to powdery mildew, Amateur Gardening expert Anne Swithinbank says: 'a weekly spray of one part skimmed milk to 10 parts water helps to prevent the disease.' Milk has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, preventing diseases in plants, and it also works as a pesticide.First, it is thought the calcium and vitamin B it contains act as fertilizers, increasing growth, plant health and cropping yields. There are many benefits to watering plants with milk.(Image credit: Wavebreak Media ltd / Alamy Stock Photo) The pros of watering plants with milk
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