The Best Fertilizer for Plant Growth

Making your own homemade fertilizer can be an inexpensive and effective way to provide nutrients to your plants. Here is a simple recipe to prepare an organic compost compost:

Materials needed: Kitchen scraps: fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea leaves, etc.
Garden scraps: fallen leaves, grass clippings, small shredded branches.
Animal manure (optional): cow, horse, chicken, rabbit manure, etc.
Water.

Step by step:

1. Choose a suitable place for your compost bin, either in the garden or in a large container.
2. Start with a layer of garden debris, such as fallen leaves or grass clippings, to provide aeration and improve the structure of the compost.
3. Add a layer of kitchen scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peels. You can chop them into smaller pieces to speed up the decomposition process.
4. If you have access to animal manure, add a thin layer of manure to provide nutrients and promote microbial activity in the compost.
5. Repeat steps b, c, and d until you’ve used all available materials. Try to maintain a balance between kitchen scraps and garden scraps to avoid bad smells and accelerate decomposition.
6. Lightly water each layer with a little water to maintain adequate moisture in the compost.
7. Cover the compost with a layer of garden scraps to protect it from insects and keep it moist.
8. Be sure to keep the compost moist, but not soggy. If necessary, water occasionally to maintain adequate humidity.
9. Turn the compost over with a pitchfork or shovel every two weeks to promote decomposition and aeration. This will speed up the decomposition process and you’ll get a ready compost faster.
10. In about 2 to 6 months, depending on environmental conditions, your fertilizer will be ready for use. You’ll know it’s ready when it looks dark and earthy, and the original materials are indistinguishable.

Remember that the composting process can vary depending on environmental conditions and the materials used. Make sure to maintain an adequate ratio between garden and kitchen debris, as well as good humidity and aeration for the best results.