The 7 Best Do-It-Yourself Garden Fertilizers.
I don't like the idea of having to add chemicals to my vegetable garden.
Do you also grow your own vegetables?
So you probably don't want to eat toxic-boosted vegetables, do you?
Not to mention the financial aspect which is significant for this kind of product.
So why don't you make your own natural fertilizers for your garden, instead of buying harmful and expensive products?
Do not worry ! It's easy, profitable and healthier for the whole family.
Basically, plants only need 3 main nutrients to thrive: N.P.K i.e. nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
Nitrogen is needed for the growth of leaves and green stems, phosphorus for flowers and fruits, and potassium for plant health.
But plants also need micronutrients. Some of them include magnesium, calcium, and sulfur.
Now that you know how it works, here are the 7 best natural garden fertilizers that you can easily make yourself.
1. Coffee grounds
Coffee grounds are a natural fertilizer that not only adds nitrogen to poor soil, but also increases the acidity of the soil.
It is particularly appreciated by roses, hydrangeas, magnolias and rhododendrons.
You can add up to 25% coffee grounds to the soil at the base of the plants. It also improves organic matter in the soil.
Check out 18 uses for coffee grounds here.
2. Banana peel
Containing a lot of potassium, phosphorus and calcium, banana peels are perfect for flowering and plant reproduction.
Just bury a skin in the soil at the base of the plant and let it decompose.
You can also freeze overripe bananas instead of throwing them away. Then bury them next to a needy plant as soon as the need arises.
If you prefer to use a sprayer, steep a banana peel in water for 2-3 days, then use the water to spray on plants or seedlings.
Check out 10 uses for banana peels here.
3. Epsom salt
Epsom salt adds magnesium and sulfur to the soil. It's especially good for tomatoes and roses.
Epsom salt salt water is ideal for seedlings and also for reducing the shock of transplants.
Known to give plants a dark green color, especially on low magnesium soils, this is a quick and easy recipe.
To do this, put 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt in 4 liters of water. Use this mixture for indoor and outdoor plants.
Epsom salt can also be mixed into the soil around plants at the rate of 1 tablespoon for every 2 foot tall and water.
Check Out 19 Uses For Epsom Salt Here.
4. Eggshells
Eggshells are very rich in calcium, which is necessary for good plant growth.
If you've ever had rotting tomato blossoms on your tomato plants, you probably have calcium deficient soil.
To remedy this, crush some eggshells and bury them below the surface of the soil.
For better efficiency, you can also use a spray by mixing 20 eggshells and 4 liters of water.
Boil the eggshells in water for a few minutes, then let them steep in the water overnight.
Use a colander and pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Spray directly on the soil.
Check out 10 uses for eggshells here.
5. Infusion of cut grass
Here's a great way to get a high nitrogen fertilizer: use mown grass.
The recipe is very simple and allows you to recycle the mowed lawn.
Fill a 25 liter bucket with fresh cut grass and cover with water. Let sit for 3 to 5 days.
Dilute this herb infusion at the rate of one infusion measure for 9 water. Then water your plants.
6. Organic compost infusion
Made in exactly the same way as the cut grass infusion, but with organic compost. Put some organic compost in a bucket and cover it with water. Leave to macerate for 2 or 3 days, then filter.
This results in a much richer liquid with a variety of nutrients, perfect for any plant.
Dilute before use so that it has an amber color (not darker). You can spray it or water the plants during the growing season only.
7. Cooking water
Do not throw away the cooking water from your vegetables! Why ?
Because it is rich in nutrients and mineral salts necessary for plant growth.
To do this, simply let the cooking water cool and water your vegetable garden with it. Easy and environmentally friendly, isn't it?
Discover 14 ways to reuse cooking water.
Your turn...
So don't hesitate to put the eggshells and coffee aside.
You will save money and create a healthier environment for your plants and the planet.
Do you know other natural fertilizers for the garden? Share them in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!
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5 Natural and Free Fertilizers For Plants in Super Shape.
How To Use Magnesium Sulfate To Have A Beautiful Garden.
