People have been using natural fertilizers for centuries to produce bigger, stronger and, most importantly, cleaner plants.
So, here are the 7 best organic fertilizers for home.
coffee beans
Coffee beans as a natural fertilizer are one of the most popular that can be obtained at home.
They have an acidity that promotes the growth of acetic acid bacteria in the soil. They also contain 2% nitrogen and other micro and macro elements.
The best way to use coffee beans is to mix them with soil so that the roots have direct contact with it. Coffee beans also retain the acidity of the soil, which is very beneficial.
Another way to make coffee fertilizer is to grind it and put it in water, where it must stand for 24 hours and turn into a mixture full of nutrients. This mixture can be used as a reducing agent for organic acids and as a growth accelerator.
The exact amounts are not fixed, so you can simply use it “by eye” as there is no “overdose” in this mixture.
ash
Ideal auxiliary fertilizer in the final phase of flowering. It is rich in potassium and phosphorus. It is also used as a means of increasing vegetation. Ash is effective in controlling insects.
The best way to make this fertilizer is to make an infusion of it. To do this, simply take the ash, dip it in water, leave it for 24 hours and the auxiliary fertilizer is ready for late flowering. The exact amount is not known because it is used as an auxiliary fertilizer.
banana infusion
Bananas are known for their high potassium content. Potassium is the most important element for plant growth. Sugars, starches and carbohydrates also help the plant.
Potassium also plays an important role in the biosynthesis of terpene-bound proteins, water uptake in the root, and stomata closure (stomata are the pores on the leaf through which the plant receives or releases water).
To prepare a banana infusion, take 3 banana peels, put them in 1 liter of water, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and boil. After cooling, remove the peel and the fertilizer is ready for the entire cycle of the plant.
The results showed that applying this fertilizer in the last 6 weeks of flowering increased flower thickness by about 20%.
nettle infusion
Nettle infusion is more than just a fertilizer. It is also used to protect against various pests, as it is rich in organic nitrogen and other useful minerals as a fertilizer.
It is used as food from the leaves and prepared using the same principle as banana oil. Just boil, let cool, squeeze and you’re done.
brewer’s yeast
They are often used as food, but are also successfully used in horticulture due to their high content of minerals, amino acids and proteins. Do not confuse them with regular yeast.
How do you get useful fertilizers for plants from them? It’s child’s play!
Simply dissolve 1 teaspoon of brewer’s yeast in 1 liter of water.
It is best used during the flowering phase as it is rich in phosphorus and potassium.
eggshells
A separate fertilizer is not made from eggshells. The shell must be added to other organic household fertilizers to ensure that the plant has enough calcium.
Calcium deficiency is uncommon, but to be on the safe side, it’s better to mix the peel with any fertilizer you make at home. You can also mix it directly with the soil.
lentil-bean infusion
Auxins are a very necessary group of phytohormones. They control cell growth, and phototropism (the movement of plant leaves or stems in search of light) causes the growth of vertical branches by elongating the cells.
Auxins are traditionally used in the form of a gel that is applied to the branches to stimulate the roots. One of the best known “Clonex” is a synthetic form of auxins, and it works great in this form too, although this phytohormone is also found in organic material such as seaweed and some cereals.
To make an infusion, immerse lentils or beans, you can do both, in water. Leave to infuse for 24 hours, then heat slightly and squeeze. The plants will easily overcome the stress caused by repotting or damage to other roots.
