Homemade fertilizers for all plants.
"Promote your plants with homemade fertilizers, packed with essential micronutrients for healthy growth and happy long life!"
Recipe 1: Compost Tea Fertilizer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup compost
- 1-gallon water
- Cheesecloth or a mesh bag
Instructions:
1. Place compost in a cheesecloth/mesh bag.
2. Submerge in water for 24-48 hours.
3. Strain and use as fertilizer.
Recipe 2: Banana Peel Fertilizer
ingredients:
- 3-4 banana peels
- 1-liter water
- Blender
Instructions:
1. Blend banana peels with water.
2. Strain and use as fertilizer.
Recipe 3: Coffee Ground Fertilizer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup used coffee grounds
- 1-liter water
Instructions:
1. Steep coffee grounds in water for 24 hours.
2. Strain and use as fertilizer.
Recipe 5: Manure Tea Fertilizer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup animal manure (e.g., chicken or cow)
- 1-gallon water
- Cheesecloth or mesh bag
Instructions:
1. Place manure in a cheesecloth/mesh bag.
2. Submerge in water for 24-48 hours.
3. Strain and use as fertilizer.
Here are some general tips:
- Dilute fertilizers with water (1:10 ratio) for sensitive plants.
- Apply fertilizers once a week or bi-weekly.
- Mix different fertilizers for a balanced nutrient profile.
Some other household items that can be used as fertilizers:
- Eggshells (calcium)
- Tea bags (nitrogen)
- Fish tank water (nitrogen, phosphorus)
- Wood ash (potassium)
"Remember to always test a small area of your plant before applying any new fertilizer"
Also, you can apply the fertilizers by spraying them.
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