Organic fertilizer can help give your garden the nutrients it needs to flourish. Compost is one of the most popular and effective types of organic fertilizer.
To make sure your compost has enough nitrogen for good results in your garden, add some green material such as grass clippings or food scraps. Aerate your compost pile regularly by turning it over with a pitchfork for a mix of air and water to ensure the best outcome.
Manure is another great source of organic fertilizer. Just be sure that you age it properly so that it’s safe to use.
For best results, mix the manure with compost to create a balanced fertilizer blend. You can also buy bags of aged manure at your local garden center or online.
Organic liquid fertilizers can be made at home using ingredients such as compost tea, green manure teas, fish emulsion, and banana peels.
These homemade liquid fertilizers are easy to make, provide a natural source of nutrients to your garden, and are much more eco-friendly than commercial synthetic fertilizers
COMFREY TEA
Comfrey tea is a simple yet highly nutritious organic fertilizer you can make at home. To prepare it, you need a container, a large amount of comfrey leaves, and water.
The leaves will need to be cut up and steeped for several weeks before the fertilizer can be used.
Comfrey Tea is highly beneficial for leafy plants and vegetables due to its high potassium content.
LIQUID FISH EMULSION
Fish emulsion is an excellent source of nitrogen which helps promote healthy green foliage. The nutrients are quickly absorbed by the plant so it’s best used as a foliar spray which can be applied directly to the leaves.
To make your own fish emulsion, you will need to get a fish emulsifier from your local garden center and follow the instructions on the package.
LIQUID KELP OR SEAWEED EXTRACT
Seaweed extract is high in potassium and trace elements which help promote healthy root systems and strong plant growth. It also contains natural hormones that can help stimulate flowering and fruiting.
You can buy concentrated liquid seaweed extracts or make your own by steeping dried seaweed in a bucket of water overnight.
Strain off solids before using it as a foliar spray or soil drench every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
WORM CASTINGS
Worm castings contain a balanced ratio of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
These nutrients are available in a form that plants can easily absorb, making worm castings a natural, slow-release fertilizer.
The high organic matter content in worm castings can also help improve soil structure and water retention.
It can be used as a soil amendment or steeped to make a concentrated tea.
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