In order to grow a healthy and fruitful plant, there is no need to use chemicals. With these organic fertilizers and remedies, you can naturally solve the problems associated with growing this plant.
If you grow a plant, it is not necessary to buy expensive fertilizers or chemical insecticides. You can make their substitutes with home-grown ingredients. This will save you money and keep your plant healthy. Each of these mixtures is designed for a specific problem or deficiency, so you can quickly and effectively treat the plant.
Advantages of growing organically:
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Aroma/Taste: First of all, feeding with organic fertilizers gives better taste because the plant is allowed to fully develop the terpenes.
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Health: It goes without saying that everyone cares about their health. That's why it's important to pay attention to what we feed our plants, as it will most likely end up in our system.
- It is ecological: the use of organic materials left at home will pollute the environment less. There is no need to throw away excess waste when we can put it to good use
What can organic fertilizer help us with:
No matter how experienced you are, or how hard you try, there is always the risk that something will hinder your plant's growth. An insect or a parasite can infect you, there will be a shortage of food. But these problems can be solved with organic mixtures made by you.
Against pests: nettle tea mixture:
If your plant is already infested with a parasite such as a spider mite or thrips, then you need to act fast. If you are worried, nettle tea will definitely do the trick.
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Useful properties: nettle has been used for a long time in Spain, which is a very good way to get rid of such common parasites as: aphids, thrips, mites, whiteflies, etc. In addition to fighting pests, this mixture can also be used as a fertilizer, as it contains a high amount of nitrogen and other minerals. For the most effective results, use the mixture as a foliar spray.
- How to prepare: put a handful of nettles in one liter of water. After boiling for a few minutes, allow the tea to cool. Strain the mixture and pour the resulting liquid into a spray bottle. You can use it now by spritzing it liberally on your cannabis, especially the leaves. If necessary, you can repeat after a few days. You can use the remaining tea as fertilizer.
Calcium deficiency: eggshell mixture
Calcium deficiency is not very common, since tap water already contains a large amount of calcium. However, since some plants need this substance in large quantities, shortages are expected. It mainly appears as dry, yellow or brown spots on the leaves.
Deficiency can be caused by different things. Nutrients may simply not be available. It can also be the fault of other environmental factors, for example PH.
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Benefits: Many plants require almost as much calcium as nitrogen. That is why many commercial fertilizers contain this substance. Eggshell is high in calcium, so if you add it to your plant's soil, it will act as a calcium-regulating fertilizer.
- How to prepare: sprinkle 8-10 pieces of eggshell with a pumice stone. The looser the better. Then dissolve this powder in 1.5 liters of water. Add a few drops of pH reducer (hydrochloric acid) to bring it down to 5.0. Leave the resulting mixture for 24 hours and then filter. Measure the PH level again and adjust to 6.0 if necessary. You can give this liquid to your plant both independently and by mixing it with other fertilizers.
Root booster: a blend of lentils and beans
Since plants get most of their food and water from their roots, a healthy root system is essential to plant health. It also helps the seed to germinate.
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Useful features: Lentils and beans (red and white beans) contain large amounts of auxin, a plant hormone that regulates and promotes healthy plant growth. Among others, one of the most famous commercial root hormones is made from synthetic auxins. This mixture is no less effective.
- How to make it: put lentil and bean seeds in 0.5-1 liter of water. Leave it for about a day until it softens. After draining, do not spill the water, use it to soak the seeds. Blend the softened grains until you get a thick paste.
Against pests: wood ash
It is a very effective remedy against parasites. It is also useful in late flowering. It is useful for all types of parasites.
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Useful properties: wood ash is a natural poison for parasites. It is used in different ways. If you spread it around the plant, it will physically damage the insect's apicuticular membrane, causing them to die. It also blocks the chemical signals from the plant that help parasites find it. Finally, if we apply the ash to the leaves, it will be very unpleasant for leaf-eating animals such as worms, locusts, earthworms, etc. In addition to all this, wood ash contains a large amount of calcium and phosphorus, which is very useful in the last stage of flowering of the plant.
- How to make it: The next time you light a bonfire, collect the cooled wood ash and store it in a dry place. You can use vinegar both dry and diluted in water. If used dry, spread it liberally around your plant so that the soil is covered. You can also apply it to the leaves. If you dissolve the ash in water, leave it for a few hours and use it when the plant blooms.
Bountiful Harvest: Coffee Blend
The plant needs different nutrients in different phases. The coffee mixture helps the plant to grow. The bigger and healthier the plant, the more abundant the harvest.
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Useful features: Coffee grounds are one of the most popular soil additives used by gardeners. They include a large amount of nutrients, such as nitrogen, which are necessary during the vegetative phase of the plant. In addition, coffee grounds help the growth of microorganisms useful for the plant.
- How to make it: You can mix the coffee grounds left over directly into your plant's soil or compost. You can also use it as a liquid. For this, dissolve the sediment in 1 liter of water and wait for 24 hours. You can use this mixture directly during watering.
Stimulator of flowering: banana tea
Any plant needs special care during the flowering stage. At this time the buds of your plant are ripening. Therefore, it is necessary to feed it properly during this period.
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Useful properties: during the flowering period, the plant needs a large supply of amino acids. Potassium helps the plant to absorb sugar, starch and carbohydrates. Banana peels help the plant build complex carbohydrates that give structure to leaves, stems and buds. Potassium also promotes protein biosynthesis, water absorption by roots and regulation of stomatal guard cells. In order to increase the yield, be sure to prepare it.
- How to prepare: Boil 3 pieces of banana peel in 1 liter of water. Add a little sugar, honey and molasses to the mixture. When the water cools down, remove the banana peels. You can use the obtained liquid when watering the plant.
Medicine: Turmeric
Turmeric is saturated with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory and antiseptic substances. It is also good for the brain and aids in digestion. But, most importantly, it is also very useful for plants.
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Useful properties: Everyone knows the healing properties of turmeric. Like humans, plants can also get injured, such as a broken stem, its splitting, injuries caused by an animal, etc. At such times, turmeric helps and accelerates the healing process. It will also help your plant recover from fungal diseases. You can use it both as a powder and as a spray. Apply or spray on damaged and diseased areas.
- How to make it: You can use it directly as a powder or make a spray. For this, mix 20 grams of turmeric in 1 liter of water, shake well and it's ready!
Advantages of organic treatments and fertilizers:
It doesn't matter if your goal is to save money or grow a clean plant. In any case, you can avoid various chemicals by using organic mixtures. As you have already learned above, they can be used for many purposes.
It's worth noting that many of these recipes include ingredients that are most likely already in your kitchen, making them even easier to make and reducing the amount of waste. Natural and organic remedies are safe for you and your plant, cost-effective, and most importantly, successful.