Homemade flower fertilizersis an excellent alternative to mineral fertilizers available in stores. By using kitchen waste, we caneasily prepare valuable fertilizerand save a lot of money. Here are recipes for10 homemade fertilizers for garden and potted flowersthat every organic gardener should know!
What to make home flower fertilizers from?
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1. Banana peels
As fertilizer, we can use banana peelor whole, overripe and already tasteless bananas.They are very rich in nutrients, including potassium, which is needed by flowering plants. To prepare banana fertilizer, cut the banana peel into cubes, put it in a jar and pour hot water over it. Leave the prepared crust in a closed jar for 24 hours. After this timethe resulting solution can be used to water the plantsIn this way, we can use the skin several times, pouring hot water over it again.
Another wayto use the skin from bananais to dry it and then grind it. Mix the remaining powder with the soil.
You can alsopeel all over-the-peel bananas and mash them with a fork . Pour the resulting mass with water, mix it, and then water the plants with the prepared solution.
2. Egg shells
Anothergood material for fertilizing flowers are eggshellsThey make an excellent calcium fertilizer for plants preferring a higher pH substrate, such aslavender. The eggshells can be crushed and mixed with the top layer of soil or soaked in water for about 2 weeks and the plants can be watered with the ready preparation. Calcium, which we supply to plants along with their shells, strengthens plants and increases their resistance to pests.
3. Coffee and tea grounds
Coffee and tea grounds are extremelyvaluable fertilizer for plants.Apart from enriching the soil with valuable nutrients, they also improve its structure and increase water capacity. The grounds can be used to preparenutritional preparations for watering potted plants at home and in the garden , use them as bedding, and also as a component of the substrate. They are also a great compost additive. The tea grounds, scattered on the surface of the ground in the pot, will also help to get rid of the nuisance flies that fly around the flowers.4. Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is a cheap and readily availablehome-made fertilizer . Yeast stimulates the development of the root system, causes faster and more abundant plant growth, and additionally protects plants against parasitic fungi.
Baker's yeast fertilizerprepares very quickly and easily. It is enough to cover the yeast with sugar, then pour it all over with warm water and we have a ready preparation for watering plants at home or in the garden.
5. Wood ash
Tree ash is afertilizer that is worth using in the garden in spring and autumn. It is alkaline and rich in minerals. It is a fertilizer with a very high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Due to the high calcium content, the soil should no longer be limed when using ash as a fertilizer.Wood ash can be added to the compostor sprinkled directly under the plants. Tomatoes, strawberries, daylilies, grapes and strawberries especially like this type of fertilizer.
6. Beer
Weathered beer can also be a valuable fertilizerIt is rich in B vitamins and carbohydrates. A nutrient rich in B vitaminsis very valuable for orchids Beer diluted in water can be sprayed on their leaves and roots. Additionally, the yeast present in the beer increases plant immunity.For watering flowers, use beer diluted in waterin a 1: 1 ratio.
" Beer preparation is also great for grass growth . If we water the lawn in areas where the grass grows less, we will patch holes and gaps in the turf within a few weeks. For watering the lawn, dilute 1 can of beer in 10 liters of water. "
7. Boiled vegetable water
An excellent fertilizer for plants are the decoctions left over from cooking vegetables , e.g. from carrots, beets, potatoes, parsley, celery. They are rich in minerals that plants need for proper growth and flowering. It is enough to cool the decoction to room temperature and water the plants with it. We can use this fertilizer for flowers once every 2 weeks.
Note!However, we must remember that the water in which we cook the vegetables should not be s alted beforehand.A large dose of table s alt can be lethal to plants. It is also not recommended to use water after cooking cruciferous vegetables (Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli) due to the long-lasting unpleasant smell.
8. Aquarium water
If we breed fish in an aquarium, we have access to very valuable fertilizer.Aquarium water contains substances that accelerate plant growthThe most valuable ingredients accumulate in it in spring and in the first months of summer. When changing the water, pour the old water into a bucket anduse it for watering flowers in the garden or at home
9. Powdered milk
If we have any leftover powdered milk, which has already expired, do not throw it away, but use it as fertilizer for plants. Powdered milk is a rich source of protein and a greatsubstrate additive for calcium-loving plantsIt is best to mix it with the soil before planting the plants.The sugars present in milk are additionally a great breeding ground for soil microorganisms.
Dissolved powdered milk is alsoa great way to makepale leaves. It is enough to water the plant with such a nutrient once every 2 weeks and its leaves will regain their intense colors.
10. Gelatin
Another easily availablehome-made fertilizer for plants is edible gelatinIt is an excellent source of nitrogen. To prepare a nutritious preparation out of it, just dissolve one tablespoon of gelatin in a cup of hot water. When the gelatin is completely dissolved, dilute the solution in 3 glasses of cold water. With the ready preparation, water the plants in pots or in the garden. It is enough to use this fertilizer once a month.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
