Water the Flowers with Shampoo Water
In the urban gardening trend, more and more people are discovering the potential of everyday items for nurturing plants. The tea seed meal, a kitchen waste, can become a plant protector - it can be used to make natural insecticides and can also be transformed into efficient organic fertilizer, allowing potted plants to bid farewell to pest troubles and blossom with stunning flowers.
Tea Seed Meal Insecticide Application Guide
Full Process of Preparing Natural Insecticide
Place 100 grams of tea seed meal into a double-layered gauze bag, pour boiling water over it, and let it sit for 24 hours,揉搓 the bag every 8 hours to accelerate the release of active ingredients. The filtered solution contains natural saponins and theophylline, which can physically kill insects by blocking their breathing holes. It is recommended to spray in the early morning, focusing on the areas where insect eggs are concentrated on the back of leaves. Continuous use for 3 days can eliminate stubborn pests such as spider mites.
Advanced Insecticide Formula Upgrade
Add 5% capsaicin or garlic extract to the basic formula to enhance the repelling effect. Experimental data shows that the composite formula increases the knockdown rate of aphids to 97% and extends the duration of effectiveness to 15 days. Note that the mixture should be used immediately to prevent the evaporation of active ingredients.
Analysis of Tea Seed Meal Composting Techniques
Layered Composting with Scientific Proportions
Use the sandwich composting method: bottom layer with 5cm of garden soil → middle layer with 3cm of tea seed meal → top layer covered with EM bacteria starter, repeat the layers until 2/3 of the container is filled. Maintain 60% moisture content (able to form a ball without dripping water), and turn the pile regularly to ensure the activity of aerobic bacteria. In winter, wrap insulation materials to maintain a fermentation temperature of 30℃.
Judgment of Decomposition Degree and Application
High-quality tea seed meal fertilizer has a dark brown granular structure with a light woody aroma. When mixed with soil at a ratio of 1:15, it can increase the soil's cation exchange capacity (CEC) by 20%. Test data for the rose group shows that the average flower diameter increased by 1.8cm, and the saturation of flower color improved by 30%.
Application of Other Natural Flower Care Materials
Comprehensive Application of Citrus Peel
Citrus peel essential oil contains antibacterial components such as d-limonene. Adding beer yeast during the preparation of enzyme can accelerate the fermentation process. The fermented enzyme liquid matured for 3 months, diluted with water 500 times, can not only prevent and treat powdery mildew but also supplement trace elements such as zinc and boron.
Recycling of Household Waste
Incense ash contains 4.2% potassium oxide, and when mixed with rice husk charcoal at a ratio of 1:3 to make potassium fertilizer, it can increase the fruit-setting rate of ornamental fruit plants by 18%. Adding 2% calcium superphosphate to the composting of Chinese medicine渣 can balance the carbon-nitrogen ratio and shorten the fermentation period to 35 days.
The application of these natural materials not only reduces the cost of flower care but also achieves resource recycling. It is recommended to rotate different pest control methods every month to avoid the development of resistance. Mastering the scientific use of materials like tea seed meal can make gardening both environmentally friendly and full of surprises!