The reason your plants don't grow, flower or stay strong and strong may be due to a lack of nutrients in the soil. Homemade fertilizers are a great way to take advantage of leftover food that would go to waste, like banana and egg peels, and even make your plants much more beautiful! Remembering that organic fertilizers are always welcome, so you can fertilize whenever you feel necessary. But the general guideline is to use the fertilizer every three months. Next, check out some tips to make homemade fertilizers and have a sustainable attitude at home !
Banana peel
You can stop throwing banana peels away now, they are great for enriching the soil . "To use the banana as a fertilizer, grind the peel and pulp and bury it around the plant. The banana is a great source of potassium", teaches Gabriela Pileggi , a landscaper in front of the Loyal Gardener . The inner part of the bark can still be used to clean and shine the leaves of the plants, making them brighter. "Philodendrons, alocasias and cacti are some species that are easily cleaned with the banana peel", says Gabriela.
Eggshell
Rich in calcium, the eggshell can help a lot in plant growth . To use as fertilizer , just crush the shells - in a blender or with a pestle - and when they are like flour, sprinkle over the substrate. "The calcium will be absorbed as the plant is watered", explains Gabi.
Coffee grounds
In fact, it will be necessary to make a water with the coffee grounds . Gabriela indicates diluting 100 g of the sludge (about 3 tablespoons) in a liter of water and letting it rest for a week. This water, then, can be placed in the sprinkler or spray and applied over the leaves of a plant, serving as a repellent, since it keeps away pests. If placed in a watering can, it can be applied directly to the soil, acting as a fertilizer , since it is rich in nitrogen and carbon. Warning: coffee grounds must not be placed directly on the ground.
Vegetable peels
Pumpkin, carrot and potato peels, for example, are rich in vitamins E and, if mixed with the soil, will help healthy plant growth.
milk
Yes, even milk can be beneficial for your plants. Dilute 100 ml of milk in 1 L of water. "By spraying the leaves, this water with milk will act as a fungicide . The liquid has several salts and amino acids and its use makes the plants more resistant and prevents the appearance of animals that cause diseases. If applied to the substrate , it will serve as a fertilizer ", explains Gabriela . The calcium in the milk will make the leaves of the plants more beautiful. "After preparing the milk water, use it immediately and discard the leftovers", he warns.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon powder mixed with soil prevents the growth of fungi on plants and accelerates rooting. "The spice can also be used to heal wounds, just put the powder on the injured part of the plant", he explains.
