Alternatives to Organic Fish Emulsion Plant Food

Fish emulsion is a liquid organic fertilizer made from decomposed fish components. Although it gives a fast boost to plants and is high in nitrogen, some gardeners shy away from it due to its fishy odor. If you find the odor of fish emulsion undesirable, or want to deter raccoons and other pests attracted to your garden by the scent of fish, there are several other organic fertilizers.

Compost Tea

Compost tea is made by steeping compost in water to leach nutrients and generate a liquid fertilizer for plants. Put the mature compost into a burlap sack and tie the shirt. You will need 1 pound of compost a gallon of water. Fill bucket or a barrel with water and then submerge the bag of mulch. Joust the bag up and down several times. Repeat one or two times a day for five days. This keeps it and aerates the water. Remove the bag of compost and use the to water your plants. Quit using compost tea prior to harvest three weeks plants as a precaution against contamination with pathogens.

Urine

Human urine provides a high supply of nitrogen beneficial for plants and can be applied as a liquid fertilizer when mixed to a speed of 1 part urine. It can be added to compost tea, or poured to sawdust or hay and added to compost bins to earn compost. This free supply of liquid fertilizer is readily available, but some find the thought of using human pee from the garden distasteful.

Seaweed

Liquid seaweed fertilizer is readily available at gardening facilities and home improvement. This formulation provides a fast boost in growth to plants. Mix liquid seaweed fertilizer based on the manufacturer’s directions. While formulas should be mixed to a speed of 1 to 2 2 1/2 oz per gallon of water, directions may vary by product. Apply the solution with a sprayer or watering can. Liquid seaweed can be applied directly to the foliage of plants.

Combination Shortcuts

There are a host of organic fertilizers made from a huge variety of animal, mineral and plant products. Many contain blended combinations designed to encourage healthy plant growth. Assess a garden center and browse the fertilizer section to find the right formula for you. Read labels closely as some, such as liquid bone meal, are designed to promote flowering, while some support foliage.

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