Homemade Fertilizers for Lawns & Gardens DIY ORGANIC FERTILIZERS
KITCHEN THROWAWAYS = COMPOST Best way to prepare a nutritious fertilizer. Vegetable and fruit peels, poultry waste, and food waste are all great ingredients to make compost.
BANANA PEELS A fruit that is available throughout the year and is a staple in most homes. The peels are a great source of Potassium vital for the plants' growth. Potassium is important for photosynthesis.
EGG SHELLS Eggs are another staple food in most households.Great source for proteins in humans and an extremely readily available source of Calcium for the plants.Provides the apt pH balance in the soil.
DRY & FALLEN LEAVES Using dry leaves directly will help in retaining moisture in the soil. Burned leave ash is great to start as a base while potting plants. Aa liberal amount of ash over the soil keeps away slugs and snails.
MANURE FROM EXCRETE The biowaste (a by-product of biogas) can be used as clean manure for plants. The excretes can also be dried and used directly on the soil. Excrete of cows, goats, sheep and poultry are commonly used.
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