Most recommended homemade fertilizers

Fertilizer with banana peel

Bananas contain a high degree of potassium, being a beneficial element for any plant, especially during the flowering process. So you can use its peel to make homemade compost with ease.

Manure

It is one of the most recommended soil fertilizers. It can be purchased at a good price in most garden stores, or you can also produce it if you have rabbits, chickens, goats, or some type of livestock.

Rabbit excrement is one of those that contains the highest levels of nitrogen and can be added directly to the soil, however, the excrement of the rest of the animals must go through a composting process.

Earthworm humus

It is the ideal organic fertilizer for all crops, natural and effective to increase the health of plants, this fertilizer acts by strengthening them throughout their growth.

However, as it is a product that can only be obtained through worms, it is not easy to find it in its natural state, although you can buy it in some specialized stores.

Coffee grounds for plants

After drinking our cup of coffee, we can use the remains or grounds to make fertilizer. This compound contains a good amount of nitrogen that will be beneficial for the development of the plants in your garden. Therefore, you can add it directly to the soil surface or use it as part of a homemade fertilizer.

Eggshells for plants

They provide nutrients such as calcium carbonate, being perfect for keeping away insects and pests. To add them to the fertilizer you must crush them well, although you can also add them directly around the plant if the eggshell is powdered

Vinegar fertilizer

The acetic acid of which vinegar is composed is excellent for those crops that need acidic soils. You can easily add it to the plant by dissolving the vinegar with water and watering directly on the plants that require it.

chimney ash

They are a source of potassium and calcium carbonate, being an ideal ingredient if you plan to make a homemade fertilizer. It should be noted that it is not good to apply it directly to acidophilic plants or alkaline soils.

How to make homemade compost step-by-step

• Gather each of the organic waste you have, among those we mentioned above, along with some garden waste such as plants, herbs, and leaves. It is not recommended that you add traces of dairy products, meats, or any type of chemicals or oils to the mixture.

• Choose a place in the garden and make a hole in the ground. This hole will be 50 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter. Another option is to use a container without a lid and with holes in the surface.

• Introduce each of the organic materials into the well and cover them with soil.

• Cover the upper part of the hole with a metal mesh, preventing rainwater from seeping in and ending up puddling.

• Aerate the hole with the waste once a week. With a rake, you can remove debris from the outside in. This way you will prevent the waste from compacting.

• Always verify that materials are breaking down properly. Remember that fertilizer needs a certain degree of humidity. To check that the decomposition process is correct, notice if the pile of waste looks like a wet sponge.

• If you start making the fertilizer during the summer months, it will be ready after 2 or 3 months, however, if you plan to do it during the winter months, you will normally have it ready in 5 months.

• The main indication that the mixture is ready is that you cannot distinguish each of the original organic waste. This fertilizer will have a moist earthy look and smell, with a dark brown color.

• After months of preparation, you can add organic fertilizer to the plants in your garden.

Now that you know how to generate your fertilizer to grow your plants and vegetables strong and healthy, remember that in Agroclan you can find all the tools for your garden and orchard.