Crystal Palace F.C. use garlic to fight parasites on the pitch
The Selhurst Park pitch has been having problems with microscopic parasites that weaken the roots within the turf. Liquid garlic is a pungent but effective way of treating the problem.
"Think of your garlic at home and times that by 100," Palace head groundsman Bruce Elliott told cpfc.co.uk.
"We have a problem with nematodes, which are a microscopic, parasitic worm-like creatures that live within the root zone.
"When it gets in there it can distort the roots system and creates a weak plant that is susceptible to disease and wear and tear."
Palace's first pre-season friendly at Selhurst Park is on 5 August against German side Schalke.
Source: bbc.com
