2 Homemade Fertilizers for Plants to Bear Fruit
Applying fertilizers to our patios or gardens is a way to enrich the soil with essential nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. This supply of nutrients facilitates the healthy growth of plants and improves their yields.
In the field of fertilizers, chemical variants, which are artificially manufactured, are widespread. Although they can provide the necessary nutrients, their disorderly or excessive use could have harmful impacts on the soil and the plants themselves.
On the other hand, organic fertilizers, made from natural ingredients, are an ecological and economical alternative.
Let’s look at how to create two organic fertilizers that can significantly improve the ability of plants to bear fruit.
- Banana Peel Fertilizer
Signs of potassium deficiency in plants can include yellowing of the leaves or curling of the edges. This fertilizer, rich in essential nutrients, can help maintain the natural color of the leaves and fruits.
The ingredients required include five banana peels, one and a half liters of water, a medium-sized saucepan, and a bottle.
Start by cutting the banana peels into small pieces. Then, pour water into the saucepan, add the peel pieces, and heat over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until the water turns brown due to the banana peels.
After turning off the heat, let the liquid cool before transferring it to the bottle.
When using this fertilizer, dilute one part of it with five parts of water and apply this mixture weekly. During flowering seasons, you can apply the fertilizer undiluted every two weeks.
Another method of using this fertilizer is to bury pieces of the peel in the soil, which will release magnesium, potassium, and other nutrients over time.
A major advantage of this liquid fertilizer is the low risk of overuse because it gradually decomposes. However, its disadvantage is a short shelf life.
- Eggshell Fertilizer
To do this, gather five or six eggshells, two liters of water, a blender, a spoon, a medium-sized saucepan, and a bottle.
Place the eggshells in the blender and blend for a few minutes. Stir with the spoon to dislodge the larger pieces of shell and blend again until you have a fine powder. If a blender is not available, you can also use a mortar and pestle to grind the shells into powder. The finer the powder, the easier it will dissolve in the soil.
The process of creating an infusion is similar to that of banana peel fertilizer. Add the powdered eggshells to the pot of water. Once the water begins to boil, simmer for an additional five minutes. Turn off the heat and let the liquid cool.
Transfer the liquid to the bottle, and your fertilizer is ready to be applied to the soil. Pour a small amount of the infusion while watering. The eggshell infusion will enrich the soil with magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.