I found a recipe for this fertilizer in a group for gardeners, which highlights its incredible effect on tomatoes, peppers and flowers such as orchids and hydrangeas.
Thanks to it, my orchids have been blooming for 10 months.
In addition, the plant has produced another flowering stem, so I’m looking forward to seeing more flowers.
I also use this fertilizer for the peppers and tomatoes mentioned above. In my experience, the orchid produces its first buds after about two weeks.
What do you need to prepare fertilizer for orchids?
- Coffee grounds from a cup of coffee
- 3 banana peels
- 3 eggshells
- 1 litre of water
- Storage container
- mixer
Coffee beans
They contain a large amount of nitrogen, which is gradually released and nourishes the soil for a long time. They also contain valuable minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and copper.
Banana peel
It mainly contains potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Thanks to this, they give the plant strength and resistance to pests, as well as the energy to bloom. To accelerate the growth of small seedlings, take 2 banana peels, soak them in about 1 liter of water, leave for 2 days, and then use the prepared water for irrigation.
Egg shell
They are rich in calcium and are great as fertilizer for tomatoes, peppers or eggplants. They also protect the flowers from decay. Eggshells are also great for compost.
How do you make fertilizer?
Wash the eggshells thoroughly and heat them preferably in the oven (or in the microwave for 2 minutes) to kill bacteria and salmonella, chop the banana peels finely and put them in a blender along with the grounds.
Add some water and stir gently. Pour the resulting fertilizer into a bottle, add the remaining water and let it brew for 2 days.