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By using kitchen scraps we can ensure healthy growth of our plants, which will be added as organic fertilizer to the soil.
We can easily get organic fertilizers from different types
of fruits and vegetables peels, egg shells, used tea bags or powdered tea. You
don't even need to spend a lot of time converting these things into fertilizer
or using them. However, diseased plants or fleshy matter waste cannot be used
for making compost. Because diseases can spread from them.
These kitchen wastes can be converted into a nutritious
organic fertilizer, which can be applied to the soil to enhance the growth of
vegetables or flowers. If the organic fertilizers produced from the above
non-essential materials are used consistently, the phosphate, potassium and
calcium of the soil will increase at a significant rate, which will ultimately
help in the proper growth of our beloved plants and the fruiting of the trees.
Below is a brief description of this.
Used Tea Bag / Tea
Leaves :
Fresh or used tea leaves contain tannic acid (tannin), which
adds to the soil and increases nitrogen levels in the soil and creates a
fertile environment for plants. Due to the presence of natural organic matter
in tea leaves, it increases the level of nutrients required by plants and also
improves soil quality. This attracts earthworms and other beneficial
microorganisms and increases their activity level.
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and
development. Although nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth,
nitrogen deficiency is probably the most common problem affecting plants
worldwide. Nitrogen from the atmosphere and the earth's crust is not directly
available to plants. Most importantly, nitrogen deficiency in plants disrupts
chlorophyll production and inhibits plant food preparation. Adding nitrogen to
the soil through organic fertilizers is also safer for the environment than
chemical fertilizers.
Correct usage rules :
After using the tea bag or tea leaves, wash them thoroughly
in cold water and separate them from other ingredients (ginger, cardamom,
cinnamon, bay leaves, etc. if any). Then dry it in shade and store it. You can
use these dry tea leaves even at the base of the plant or mix equal amounts of
tea leaves, dry egg shell powder and banana peel powder and use it once a
month. You can mix them in the ratio of 2:1:2 and use them at the base of the
tree before picking flowers or flowers. Before planting them in the ground,
loosen the soil as needed and after adding fertilizer, water the roots of the
plants.
Eggshell :
Eggshell is made up of more than 95% minerals. Mainly
calcium carbonate (37%), which is essential for plant growth. Eggshells are
also rich in phosphorus. Phosphorus adversely affects fruit and flowering plants.
Phosphorus is essential for root and stem growth. It is very important in
pollination and seed germination. Phosphorus helps plants produce abundant
flowers and fruits. Eggshells also contain magnesium, potassium and iron.
Correct usage rules :
After keeping the eggshells for a few days, first wash them
well and dry them in the sun. Then they can be ground to powder and stored for
some time. Then it will be possible to use them as the plant needs.
Banana Peel :
Banana peels contain about 42 percent potassium. Potassium -
has a direct effect on plant growth. Increases plant immunity to fight against
harmful insects. Helps in fruit development. A plant regulates about 50
different enzymes.
Potassium protects plants when the weather is cold or dry.
Apart from potassium, banana peels are also rich in calcium and manganese.
Banana peels can be a great fertilizer for fruit plants like tomatoes and
peppers in general.
Correct usage rules :
1. Cut the banana peel into pieces and soak it in water for
3-4 days. Then apply that water to the base of your plants.
2. If you want to use all parts of the banana peel, cut the
banana peels. Dry the cut pieces in the oven or in the sun. Then use them at
the base of the tree. This will increase the water holding capacity of the soil
along with the necessary elements.
Onion Peel :
Use it to make a potassium-rich fertilizer for almost all
types of plants. Its use will increase the immunity of the plant, strengthen
the stem and increase the production capacity. Onion peel fertilizer is rich in
calcium, iron, magnesium and copper.
Correct usage rules :
Take 100 grams of onion peel and soak it in 1 liter of water
for 3/4 days. If the water is colored and thick, separate the water from the
peel. Use this water fertilizer on plants 3/4 times a month.
Orange Peel :
Orange peels contain a chemical called D-limonene that can be used as a natural pesticide. It damages the nervous system of insects like aphids and ants, killing them. You can apply bark or spray around plants with insect problems.
Correct usage rules :
Boil a few orange peels in water for ten minutes. When cool,
separate the water into a spray bottle and spray your plants once a week.
Most people use chemical fertilizers on the land. Although
chemical fertilizers cause rapid growth of crops, they cause serious damage to
the soil and the environment. But with a little effort, you can make organic
fertilizer from household fruits and vegetables and almost all kinds of
leftovers. By doing this, without spending money, the necessary elements for
plants can be obtained, which will increase the fertility of the soil, and even
protect the environment from damage.
References: Collected from various scientific and health journals
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