Composting kitchen waste: Nowadays, everyone wants their house to look green, to have small plants in the balcony, and to make the garden look fresh, but it often happens that the plants look good at first, and then their luster gradually begins to decline. The leaves turn yellow and growth also stops. In such a situation, people immediately buy expensive fertilizers from the market, without thinking about the availability of an easy and cheap method at home. Yes, everyday waste from your kitchen can become the best fertilizer for plants. Compost made from kitchen waste not only provides essential nutrition to plants but also maintains soil fertility for a long time.
Moreover, it also reduces waste, keeping the surrounding environment clean. If you also want your plants to grow quickly and always look fresh, this method will be very useful for you. Tell us how you can easily make fertilizer from kitchen waste at home.
Why is kitchen waste composted special?
Nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are essential in the soil for good growth of plants. Chemical fertilizers available on the market certainly have an immediate effect, but they can harm the soil in the long term. While organic fertilizers made from kitchen waste work slowly and provide nutrition to plants continuously. This makes the plants stronger and healthier.
What materials should fertilizers be made from?
The kitchen waste generated daily at home is sufficient for this purpose. You can use these things in it, fruit and vegetable peels, banana peels, used tea leaves, coffee grounds, egg shells, keep in mind that it does not contain plastic or anything inorganic.
An easy way to prepare fertilizer
First, collect kitchen waste and cut it into small pieces. As a result, it rots quickly. Wash the eggshells, dry them, then grind them until they turn into a powder. Now take a bucket, box or bowl with small holes in the bottom. This will prevent air from entering.
First, put a layer of leaves or dry paper, then put a layer of kitchen waste, put some dirt on top of it, and sprinkle light water on it. Keep making layers like this. Shake it slightly every 2-3 days to mix the air and speed up the decomposition process.
In how many days will the fertilizer be ready?
Within about 2-3 weeks, kitchen waste begins to turn into black compost. When the soil starts to smell, you know your compost is ready.
How to use
The prepared compost can be mixed directly into the pot or garden soil. Once added, the difference is visible in plant growth. This fertilizer works slowly and keeps plants nourished for a long time.
Benefits you should know
Money is saved, waste is reduced, soil quality is improved, plants stay healthier, and there is no chemical damage.
