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From banana peels, coffee and eggshells, this and much more can be turned into a fertilizer.
Which are the ingredients?
banana peels It improves garden soil, and if cut into small pieces, can be added directly to the soil. Remember that the smaller it is, the faster it will be broken. If your garden is in an open area, the sweet banana peel might even bring in a few worms for your happy garden. Your soil will be supplemented with calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur. A very abundant diet necessary for all plant growth and development of its fruits.
used coffee It can improve drainage and water retention in the soil. When it decomposes nitrogen will be released, which is also good for the budding. Unless in very concentrated quantities, using ground coffee should not affect the pH level in the soil. However acid-based plants are very happy to feed on ground coffee. These leftovers are also very good around plants, there are many worms that love caffeine!
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These remains can be mixed together to create a homemade fertilizer of your choice, rich in nutrients, and free.
crushed eggs They are an excellent source of calcium for any plant and improves the drainage of your soil. Once the egg is cracked, it must be washed and dried in the sun. After being dry, they crush very easily and act as a free fertilizer. The shells act as a deterrent to snails and slugs, apparently it’s too strong for their feet! Your garden will be enchanted with these three kitchen pieces.
What else can be used as fertilizer?
Things in your home and compost They are basically divided into 2 groups, nitrogen and carbon. Nitrogen fertilizer is made up of fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, weeds, flowers, tea bags and coffee. As with all ingredients, it is best to divide them into small pieces.
carbon waste They consist of newspapers, dry leaves, sawdust, wood shavings, wood ash, straw and hay. Homemade fertilizer cannot be made from plastics, metals, bones, meats, cheese, glass or biohazardous. Please note that food residue will bring odor to the compound.
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Plants require three main elements for good health.
- He nitrogen It is necessary for green leafy growth.
- He match It is healthy for root and shoot growth.
- He potassium It is necessary for flowering and fruiting.
Most commercial fertilizers provide these nutrients in exact amounts. If you look at the label you can find the relationship between these substances, the neutral point is 7-7-7. Different crops, for example tomatoes, will have a high potassium content, around 2-2-6.
The comfrey It is an amazing plant to have in your garden that can be made into a fertilizer mix. It can grow well in difficult situations, and as an added bonus contains all the high-level nutrients needed to boost plant growth. There are many different strains of comfrey, but the fertilizer variety is boocking 14. Once a large bag of leaves is harvested, with a quick process it can be converted to a good fertilizer.