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Organic ferilizer from food waste

Turning food waste into organic fertilizer creates economic and enviromental benefits, which can improve soil health, help reduce erosion and improve water quality. 

By composting your unwanted food waste, you are energizing the soil for future plant growth. Organic fertilizer is the best food for the soil, it is a good source of nutrients and mironutrients for the plants which are essential for them to grow. Even when all actions have been taken to use your wasted food, certain inedible parts will still remain and can be turned into compost to feed and nourish the soil. Like yard waste, food waste scraps can also be composted.

What is compost?

Compost is created by combining organic waste such as wasted food, yard trimmings and manures, in the right ratios into piles, rows or vessels. You can add bulking agents such as wood chips which will accelerate the brekdown of organic materials. Mature compost is created using high temperatures to destroy pathogens and weed seeds that natural decomposition does not destroy.

In order to have a clear view on what can be used for organic fertilizer, here are some ideeas.

1. Banana peels 
Banana peels are rich in phosphorus and potassium. Using them will encourage growth, increase fruits and flowers, and boost the overall appearance of your plants.

2. Eggshells
Eggshells are rich in magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus along with calcium carbonate which helps plants to grow lush and green. You'll need to crush the eggshells finely and mix them with the growing medium for best results.

3. Onions
Puree the leftovers parts of onions and mix them in a liter of water, then leave the solution for at least 2 days. Once the color of the solution changes, strain the liquid and use it to water plants after diluting in a 1:1 ratio with water. 

4. Coffee
Always save the coffee grounds! They improves the seed germination and the overall growth of the plant. You can also add coffee grounds to the compost bin to make it rich in nitrogen, calcium, potasium, magnesium and trace minerals.

5. Vegetable water after boiling
The essential minerals such as phosphorus, nitrogen and calcium are leached out from vegetables into the water they are boiled in. You can easily add the goodness the these minerals to your garden by watering your plants with this solution. This will help the plants to grow at a faster rate, resulting in lush growth with better flower and fuit production.

6. Fruit peels
Fruit peels are rich in lipid, protein, ash, crude fiber and carbohydrates along with many other nutrients. 
Boil peels of different fruits in water 10-15 minutes and let it steep overnight. Mix in the ratio of 1:1 with water and use it on your plants once in 6-8 weeks for lush, along with enhanced flower and fruit production.

Stay well naturally! 💚


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