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Chemicals all around us and in our nature don’t sound like a healthy idea. So, I think it’s our duty to help keep our environment clean and neat, whenever we can. And if we’re being honest here, if you grow your own vegetables, you are certainly after health benefits. Am I right? And surely, the cost is a fact in this equation as well. If so, rather than buying specialty products and fertilizers, don’t you think making your own homemade and organic garden fertilizer is a better choice? It’s really easier, healthier for the whole family and if we consider long-term, it’s cost-effective!
Plants basically need three nutrients to grow and thrive, which are Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K) and Phosphorus (P). You may have seen them commercially displayed on fertilizer in a numbering format. As an example, 10-5-5. For leaves and green growth, Nitrogen is essential. For flowers and fruits, Phosphorus is necessary and for the general growth and health of the plant, it’s crucial to gain Potassium. Not only these, but plants also need many other nutrients. Micronutrients, Magnesium, Calcium and Sulfur are a few of them. Among many factors, acidity of the soil affects plants and a healthy environment is created by the biodiversity of bacteria. All these can be improved when you use organic fertilizers. I hope you now have a basic idea as to why we choose organic fertilizer over OTC ones. So, here are a few simple and organic fertilizer recipes for you to make and try at home!
Coffee Grounds Fertilizer
Coffee grounds fertilizer is an all-natural homemade fertilizer. It adds Nitrogen to soil and increases its acidity. Especially, this will make your hydrangeas, roses, rhodies and magnolias happy! At the base of the plants, you can work up to 25% of coffee grounds into the soil. This fertilizer will improve the organic matter in the soil as well.
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Banana Peel Fertilizer
As we all know, bananas are high in Potassium. So does this fertilizer. It’s rich in Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus. Banana peels are known to be great for fruiting and flowering plants. And we think this magic fertilizer is the best organic one for vegetables! Here’s what you have to do. Simply, you can bury a banana peel underground at the base of your plant. Then allow it to decompose. Another method you can use is to freeze an overripe banana and bury it next to a plant in need of nutrition. Our favorite method, however, is to make a spray! You can soak a banana peel in water for about 2-3 days and then use that water to spray your plants.
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Epsom Salt Fertilizer
If you visit the local drug store, buy some Epsom salt to make this fertilizer. This fertilizer specifically adds sulfur and essential magnesium to the soil. This is specially good for roses and tomatoes.
Epsom salt tea is known to be great for the reduction of transplant shock and starting seedlings. On low magnesium soils, this fertilizer gives plants a deep green color. This is actually a quick and simple recipe. So, why not try it?
Recipe:
1 Gallon water
1 Tablespoon Epsom Salt
You can use this for both indoor and outdoor by using a watering can. You can also mix this into the soil that is around your plants. Remember to mix it at a rate of 1 tablespoon for every 1-2 feet in plant height.
Eggshell Fertilizer
This is a popular and definitely one of the best organic fertilizers for gardens. Eggshells are very rich in calcium. And calcium is necessary for healthy cellular growth in all your plants. Have you ever had blossom end rot on tomatoes? Then probably you had calcium-deficient soil. This is so simple to prepare. All you have to do is crush up used eggshells and then bury them under the soil’s surface. If you want a faster response, making a spray would do it.
Recipe:
1 Gallon Water
20 eggshells
You have to first boil the eggshells in the water for a few minutes. And let it sit overnight. Then strain the water and use a spray to water. Or else, you can directly water from a can.
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Grass Clippings Tea
Grass clippings tea is one of the greatest ways to gain high Nitrogen. And at the same time, a use for those annoying grass clippings!
Recipe:
A five-gallon bucket filled with fresh grass clippings
Cover it with water
Then allow it to sit for 3-5 days. After that, using one cup tea mixed with 10 cups of fresh water, dilute the strained fertilizer tea. Pour onto the soil.
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Compost Tea
This is made exactly like how you made the grass clippings tea. The difference is that you make this with organic compost. Compost gives a richer tea along with a variety of nutrients, making it perfect just for any plant.
In order to make this, spend a little time and set aside some coffee grounds and eggshells. Otherwise, you can always drop by your local drugstore to buy some Epsom salts. And now that you have all the things you need, start making your very own organic and magical garden fertilizer today!
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Trust us, you will surely save a lot of cash by following these tips and methods. It’s not only that, you will also create a healthier environment for both the plants, and the planet!
