With the improvement of living quality, more and more families are beginning to pay attention to the maintenance of indoor green plants. In order to make these plants grow strong, proper fertilization is essential. There are many types of flower fertilizers on the market, but homemade flower fertilizers are not only economical and practical, but also customized fertilizers according to the needs of plants, which are more environmentally friendly and healthy. This article will introduce you to the production method of flower fertilizer in detail, allowing you to easily become a gardening expert.
As the name implies, flower fertilizer is a special fertilizer for flowering plants. The function of flower fertilizer is to provide nutrients needed for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc. Homemade flower fertilizers can not only save expenses but also ensure the quality of fertilizers and prevent plants from being contaminated by chemical fertilizers. Next, let's take a look at the production method of flower fertilizer.
Production method of flower fertilizer1. Common raw materials for homemade flower fertilizer
(1) Animal manure: such as chicken manure, cow dung, sheep dung, etc., which are rich in organic matter and nutrients.
(2) Plant residue: such as leaves, vegetable leaves, fruit peels, etc., which are rich in elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
(3) Kitchen waste: such as fish bones, meat scraps, tea leaves, etc., which are rich in trace elements.
2. Steps of making flower fertilizer
(1) Choose suitable raw materials: Choose suitable raw materials according to the growth needs of plants and fertilizer components.
(2) Compost fermentation: Mix the raw materials evenly, pile them up, maintain appropriate humidity, and let microorganisms decompose the raw materials to produce fertilizers.
(3) Turn over and stir: Turn over the compost at intervals to allow microorganisms to better decompose the raw materials.
(4) Maturation treatment: After a period of time, when the compost is black and has an odor, it indicates that the fertilizer has matured and can be used.
Precautions1. Avoid using spoiled and deteriorated raw materials to avoid affecting plant growth.
2. Control the humidity of the compost properly, as excessive humidity can cause bacteria to multiply, and excessive dryness is not conducive to microbial decomposition.
3. Turn over the compost regularly to ensure uniform fermentation of the fertilizer.
4. After the flower fertilizer has matured, it should be dried in the sun and impurities removed before use.
Homemade flower fertilizer is an economical, environmentally friendly, and healthy gardening method. By using the above methods, you can easily make flower fertilizer suitable for your plants, pay attention to the growth needs of plants, fertilize reasonably, and make your green plants grow strong.
References:
[1] Zhang Xiaofang, Wang Lina, Liu Huimin. Gardening Fertilization Skills[J]. China Landscape Architecture, 2018, 32(10): 1-4.
[2] Chen Simin, Chen Xiaofeng, Li Zhigang. Research and Application of Homemade Organic Fertilizer for Families[J]. China Agricultural Science and Technology Herald, 2016, 18(9): 123-127.