Hello everyone, and welcome back to my show! I’m so glad you could join me again! In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make a rich liquid fertilizer at home using fruit peels, which you probably already have in your kitchen. This procedure is the best and easiest way to recycle kitchen trash and give your plants a natural boost. You’ll not only cut down on waste, but you’ll also make a very healthy fertilizer that you can use to feed your flowering plants, fruit trees, and veggies.
It’s easy to make this liquid fertilizer at home, and it’s full of nutrients that your plants will enjoy. This is a wonderful option to fertilizers you buy at the store, which are often full of man-made chemicals. It’s also eco-friendly and natural, which is great because it helps your plants grow strong, healthy, and bright. You’re also giving those kitchen scraps a second chance by turning fruit peels into something useful for your yard.
Here is a movie that will show you how to make this powerful liquid fertilizer at home. We will go over each step. Get a jar and some fruit peels ready, and let’s get started. This homemade answer is straightforward and will help your plants so much that you’ll be amazed. Allow us to begin!
Getting Fruit Peels
To begin, we will gather the peels of the fruits we eat every day. This material can be orange peels, banana peels, apple peels, or the peels of any other fruit that is in season and available where you live. These leaves contain large amounts of potassium, phosphorus, and other trace elements that plants need to grow. We’re not going to throw them away; instead, we’re making something strong for our yard out of them.
Chopping the Peels for Faster Decomposition
Next, cut the fruit peels into little chunks. Why do we do this? Cutting them into smaller pieces speeds up their breakdown, allowing the nutrients to mix with the water more rapidly. With smaller bits, you don’t have to wait as long, and the nutrients are released more quickly. A small step can make a big difference.
Preparing the Fermentation Mixture
Now, put your chopped fruit peels in a bucket or any other container you have on hand. The jar needs to be clean and big enough to hold the mixture you’re making. The jar needs to be filled with water after the peels are in it. If possible, use rainwater or water that hasn’t been chlorinated. This is because chlorine in tap water can hurt the beneficial bacteria that will grow during the fermentation process. These bacteria are needed to break down the peels and make a liquid that is full of nutrients.
Adding Garden Soil for Faster Breakdown
Sprinkle some garden dirt on top after you’ve added water. This tip may seem strange, but it’s important because garden dirt has natural microorganisms that help the fruit peels break down faster. As little helpers, these bacteria break down the organic matter and turn it into a liquid that is full of nutrients. It would take a lot longer without them. Make sure the peels, water, and dirt are all mixed together well.
Covering and Fermentation Process
Once you’ve finished adding the cooking waste to the container, cover it to control the fermentation process. You can achieve this by loosely covering the object with a lid or a piece of cloth. It’s important to make sure the container isn’t tightly sealed because fermentation is an aerobic process that needs air to move. It is important to leave room for air to flow because a tight seal would trap the gases made during fermentation and might stop the breakdown of organic matter.
The cover will do more than one thing. It will keep flies and other insects away from the contents and keep other things from dropping into the mixture. It will also let in the right amount of air to help good microbes grow and speed up food waste breakdown.
Next, put the jar with the lid somewhere warm. Warm places, 60 to 75°F (ca. 24 °C), are best for fermentation. Find a spot in your home or yard that stays warm but doesn’t get direct sunlight. Too much direct sunlight can raise the temperature inside the container, which could kill the good bacteria or slow down the fermentation process. It would work best in a shady spot or a yard corner that gets indirect light.
By keeping the area warm and airy, you’ll make it possible for the biological waste to break down and start turning into a liquid fertilizer that is full of nutrients. These tiny living things will break down the organic matter into useful nutrients for your plants over the next two weeks.
Waiting for the Fermentation to Complete
Now comes the easy part: waiting. Let it sit for at least seven days so the flavors can blend. You can leave it for longer, even up to two or three weeks, if you want a stronger manure. The longer it sits, the more nutrients the peels extract, resulting in a highly concentrated drink. You might smell something coming from the jar at this point. Don’t worry—that’s normal and just proof that the brewing process is going well.
Diluting and Using the Fertilizer
Your fertilizer will be ready to use after at least 7 days. We need to water it down first, though, before we use it on our plants. This is a critical step because the liquid is forceful and could hurt your plants if you use it straight. It’s simple to figure out: mix 10 parts water with 1 part liquid fertilizer. To give you an idea, mix one cup of fertilizer with ten cups of water. If you water it down, you can pour it at the base of your plants or spray it on their leaves.
Advantages of Fertilizing with Fruit Peel
If you use this liquid fertilizer on your plants, it will help them get healthier, stronger, and more effective. The leaves will turn greener, the roots will get stronger, and the plant will grow better overall. Plus, it’s all natural, so you’re not adding any chemicals that are bad for your plant. It won’t hurt the plants, the environment, or even the beneficial bugs in your yard.
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