From Waste to Wonder: The DIY Fertilizer You Need to Try!
Every day, people harvest fresh vegetables from their gardens, discarding leaves and peels without much thought. These parts, often overlooked, are packed with nutrients that can bring life back to the soil and feed plants naturally. Instead of throwing them away, there are ways to transform these scraps into something useful and powerful for gardens. Among the methods available, one stands out for its speed and effectiveness.
The first and more common method is composting. Vegetable scraps can be added to a compost pile, where they break down over months. The result is nutrient-rich compost that can nourish plants. However, this process requires patience, as it can take four to six months for the material to fully decompose and become ready for use. While composting is excellent for long-term soil health, there’s a faster alternative that provides immediate results.
A liquid fertilizer can be made from these vegetable scraps. This method harnesses the nutrients locked inside the leaves and peels, creating a powerful liquid filled with everything plants need to thrive. The process is straightforward and requires just a little effort, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for quick and effective solutions.
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Thank you.
Assalamalaikm! Good video as always, You can do something called "hot composting" where you take more green materials than the carbon materials like cardboard, leaves etc…. and you turn the layers 2-3 times a week. I made compost in just 20 days with this method IN A 5 GALLON BUCKET lol.
Unless they turn yellow, I eat most of this stuff. For those who don't, this is a good tip.
I feed to my chickens and use the manure. Even better
I also get eggs and healthy chickens to eat.
I make poop teas and green teas like what your doing as well.
I’m a lazy gardener don’t chop just fill with water and once it starts to smell I water my plants. I do add water. I top up my barre with weeds and water!
Great to know. I just used to dump them into my compost pit, but then it takes long to compost. . Great idea I can make liquid fertile so fast.
This is the best video by far that I've seen on d.I.Y fertilizer. No fluff; just the facts. Thank you!
Thanks! I wonder if this could be used on established trees?
This is good organic fertiliser no toxic good idea the vegetables are safer for human consumption I am going to save my leftover vegetables to make fertiliser thanks so much for showing us how to make our own fertiliser and save some money God bless you ❤❤