Family Flower Growing Tips -- Homemade Fertilizer
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For flowers to have lush branches and leaves, beautiful flowers, and full fruits, proper fertilization in limited pot soil is very important. Nowadays, there are many ready-made fertilizers (C-S) in the flower market, with a variety of options, which can be divided into two main categories: organic and inorganic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers are made from decomposed and fermented organic matter such as animals and plants, with long-term effectiveness and beneficial to improving pot soil structure. Inorganic fertilizers are chemical and mineral fertilizers, which have quick but short-term effects, are easy to use, odorless, but can make the pot soil compacted. Therefore, family flower growing should focus on organic fertilizers as the main source, with inorganic fertilizers as a supplement. Since the number of family flowers is limited, fertilizers can be completely made from food waste and other waste materials. Let's see what can be used as fertilizers.
One, Nitrogen Fertilizer: Vegetables, broad bean pods, melon and fruit peels, etc., add one to two times water, after rotting, dilute the liquid on top with nine times water and use it as a liquid fertilizer during spring and when branches and leaves sprout.
Two, Phosphorus Fertilizer: Fish intestines, chicken and duck intestines, meat bones (salt-free and crushed), shrimp and crab shells, feathers, eggshells, etc., add two to three times water, after rotting, dilute the liquid on top with twelve times water and use it as a liquid fertilizer before flowering.
Three, Potassium Fertilizer: The above two types of fertilizers also contain potassium fertilizer. If additional potassium fertilizer is needed, mix two parts of wood ash into the pot soil, which can make the plants stronger and the roots more developed.
Four, Long-acting and All-purpose Fertilizer: Soybeans, soybean cakes, soybean dregs, peanuts, rapeseed cakes, snails, shellfish, pigeon, chicken, and duck droppings, etc., add two to three times water, after rotting, dilute the liquid on top with twelve times water and use it as a liquid fertilizer. It can also be dried, crushed, and stored as a base fertilizer.
Five, Homemade Potting Soil: Make full use of the old soil from potting, which must be insect-proof and disinfected. The traditional method is to expose it to the sun for a few days or spray with pesticide. For home use, you can completely put the amount of soil in a plastic bag and put it in the microwave for three to five minutes on high to make the soil hot and solve it quickly. When making potting soil, first spread a layer of old soil in the jar, then put various food scraps, melon and fruit peels, animal intestines, etc., on top, then spread another layer of old soil, slightly press it down, pour some rice washing water, and when there are more scraps, put them on top and add another layer of old soil. Layer by layer, after three to six months of rotting, mix it evenly, let it dry slowly, and it can be used as potting soil for future repotting. The remaining dregs from making liquid fertilizer can also be mixed into the potting soil for use.
The above-made fertilizers will produce an odor and easily breed small insects such as flies, so it's best to use containers with lids. For large-mouthed jars, cover them with plastic film and tie them up with a string. After rotting, adding chopped orange peels can improve the odor.
Additionally, some flower friends have accumulated simple fertilizing methods over the years for reference:
One, do not discard the water from boiling meat, chicken, or ducks (salt-free) and store it in a drink bottle. After two months of rotting, add three to four times water and use it as a liquid fertilizer, which is best for石榴 (pomegranate) fertilization.
Two, in the summer, cut the leftover watermelon rind into small cubes and bury them shallowly around the pot soil (without direct contact with the plant roots), water normally, and within five to seven days, they will decompose into fertilizer water that seeps into the soil and shows fertilizer effects. No odor, no insects, best for growing leafy plants, and can be used continuously every ten days without causing fertilizer damage.
Three, after using dried orange peels to remove odors in the refrigerator, divide them into small pieces. Loosen the topsoil around the pot, insert the dried orange peels along the pot edge, cover the soil, water normally, and they will gradually decompose into fertilizer, with no odor and no insects.
All plants need fertilizer for growth and flowering, so a constant supply is necessary. It is advisable to apply liquid fertilizer once every ten days. To prevent fertilizer damage, the fertilizer must be rotted and it's better to use it diluted rather than concentrated. However, do not fertilize during the full bloom period to prevent early flower drop. In September and October, before the winter dormancy period for plants in wooden pots, apply a long-acting all-purpose organic solid fertilizer, buried shallowly in the topsoil, to lay a good foundation for next year's growth. Do not fertilize during the dormant period when plants stop growing, as it will cause root rot and death. For slow-growing potted plants, it is enough to apply all-purpose liquid fertilizer twice in spring and autumn, with an interval of half a month.
Never pour unrotted milk or soy milk directly into the pot soil, and do not place eggshells upside down in the pot soil, thinking that the remaining liquid can be used as fertilizer. This will breed black flies, which is unsanitary and not beneficial to potted flowers.
The above is a detailed introduction of family flower growing tips -- homemade fertilizer, for netizens to refer to and learn from.