In our daily lives, we often come across some discarded items, such as banana peels. Many people don't know that banana peels are actually a good fertilizer for growing flowers. With proper handling, we can turn banana peels into a potassium-rich nutrient that can be used to grow flowers. Let's learn how to make banana peel fertilizer.
1. Preparation of materials
The materials needed to make banana peel fertilizer are very simple and mainly include:
1.Banana peels: This is the main ingredient that collects the banana peels that are usually peeled.
2.Plastic bag: used to seal the banana peel for fermentation.
3.Scissors: Used to cut banana peels into small pieces.
4.Garden soil: used to mix banana peel fertilizer.
Second, the production steps
1.The collected banana peel is cut into small pieces with scissors to facilitate fermentation.
2.Put the cut banana peel into a plastic bag and add an appropriate amount of garden soil. The role of garden soil is to regulate the carbon to nitrogen ratio and provide an environment for microorganisms to grow.
3.Seal the plastic bag well and place it in a warm, well-ventilated place for fermentation. During fermentation, the banana peel gradually decays, releasing heat and nutrients.
4.After about 3-4 weeks of fermentation, the banana peel fertilizer is ready. When you open the plastic bag, you can smell a strong smell of fermentation. At this time, the fertilizer can be mixed with the garden soil evenly and used to raise flowers.
3. How to use
The prepared banana peel fertilizer can be used as a base fertilizer or top dressing. When used as a base fertilizer, you can mix the appropriate amount of fertilizer with the soil evenly and fill it into the pot when changing pots. When used as top dressing, you can dig a few small holes in the edge of the pot, put the right amount of fertilizer into it, and then cover it with soil. Either way, be careful not to overdo it to avoid root burning.
4. Precautions
1.During the fermentation process, the plastic bag should be checked regularly for air leakage. If there is air leakage, the plastic bag needs to be replaced in time to ensure the fermentation effect.
2.Be safe when using banana peel fertilizer. Although the fertilizer itself is non-toxic, if it is not well ventilated when used indoors, it may produce some pungent odors that affect indoor air quality. It is recommended to use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
3.Banana peel fertilizer contains a large amount of potassium fertilizer, which has a good promoting effect on some potassium-loving plants such as tomatoes, peppers, etc. However, for some phosphorus and nitrogen-loving plants such as legumes, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate use.
4.In the process of use, if it is found that the plant has adverse reactions such as burning roots, it should be stopped in time and corresponding measures should be taken to treat it.
5.For some plants that are prone to pests and diseases, you need to pay attention to prevent the invasion of pests and diseases when using banana peel fertilizer. You can add some insect repellent drugs to the fertilizer or spray pesticides regularly for control.
6.For some precious and precious plant varieties, it is recommended to use banana peel fertilizer with caution. It is best to conduct a small area of testing before use to observe the growth of the plant and whether there are any adverse reactions.
7.During storage, avoid direct sunlight and humid environment, so as not to affect the quality and effectiveness of the fertilizer. It is recommended to store the fertilizer in a cool, dry place.
8.If you want to improve the nutritional value of fertilizer, you can add some organic substances such as kitchen waste and animal manure to the production process. These substances can provide more nutrients and make the fertilizer more diverse.
9.In home flower raising, you can choose different fertilizer combinations according to different flower needs. For example, for some flowers that require a lot of nutrients, you can increase the amount of banana peel fertilizer;For some flowers that need to control the growth rate, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer or choose other types of fertilizer to use together.
10.Pay attention to safety issues when using other organic fertilizers. Although organic fertilizers are environmentally friendly and healthy, they may also produce some odors and harmful substances during use. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the nature and precautions of fertilizer before use to avoid health effects.
In short, with proper handling and mixing, we can turn banana peels into a very practical fertilizer for growing flowers. This fertilizer is not only environmentally friendly and inexpensive, but also provides abundant nutrients and promotes plant growth. If you are also a friend who likes to raise flowers, you may want to try this natural, green fertilizer!