I'm a beginner looking for tips on making homemade fertilizers. I've heard that boiling egg and vegetable water can be good for plants. Right now, I'm experimenting by pouring the boiled water over banana peels and eggshells until it turns brown. I'm curious to learn about other recipes or hacks for gentle fertilizers. Also, since I'm moving soon, I'll have the chance to start a compost, but I'm unsure how to use it effectively. How often should I be using fertilizers? Is once a week too frequent?
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I usually make compost from stuff around my yard, like maple leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, and even ash from my fire pit. I turn my compost about 2-3 times a year, and after two years, it turns into that beautiful black gold! I use it for all my potted plants and also spread the excess around my vegetable garden, bushes, and flower beds. It's a great way to recycle yard waste and enrich your plants!
You actually don't need to use hot water for this! I just toss all my garden clippings and weeds into a large tub that collects rainwater. When my flowers need a pick-me-up, I fill my watering can with that mix. At the end of winter, I like to dump it on my vegetable plot to let it break down. There's no strict formula for homemade fertilizers; nature knows best! Just remember that adding things like boiling water from eggs isn't going to give you the balance you need—only nature can do that. It's a safe and simple method!
Thanks, I'll definitely give that a try! Is it okay to add vegetable peels to that mix?