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There are times when a person walks by a beautiful kitchen garden and desires to have the same at their home. However, one common obstacle that prevents most people from having a kitchen garden at home is the painstaking process of looking after the plants. Also, because of the high cost of artificial fertilisers, the overall financial requirement for maintaining the kitchen garden is pretty high. Organic fertilisers are made from natural and biodegradable ingredients, such as kitchen waste, that can help in keeping the soil healthy.
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A lot of people have a misconception that organic fertilisers are not as efficacious as artificial fertilisers, and that is the very reason why they're available for lower prices. While it is true that organic fertilisers are not as output-oriented as artificial fertilisers, they're great for people who have a futuristic vision as they help keep the quality of the soil better in the long run. Here is a look at some of the best natural soil-enhancing fertilisers that one can use
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* Manure
People often look for organic fertilisers that are cheap and also easily accessible. What if we tell you that it is possible for a person to obtain nutritious organic fertiliser without even having to pay even a penny? Manure is one such option where one simply has to mix the soil of the kitchen garden with the waste of animals. The only condition for the same is that one needs to get the waste from plant-eating animals such as horses, chickens, sheep, goats and rabbits. Chicken manure is the variety which is generally highest in nitrogen. Before using chicken manure, one must let it compost for some time and then only add it to the soil. Cow manure, rabbit, manual, goat manure, and sheep manure are some other really good examples of the most famous types of manures that one can use in their house garden.
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* Compost
Many people have this complaint of not being able to use the kitchen beast effectively. Everyone is aware that kitchen waste, which consists of peels and leftover fruits and vegetables, is actually full of a lot of nutrients. But they are of no use to humans as it is not possible for human beings to eat them. A great way to utilise this kitchen basis. Simply add all of these leftover food items to the soil of the house garden by converting them into liquid form first. Most of these peels give a great amount of nutrients to the soil of the plant and help in improving the quality of the soil. Regular watering of the plant, along with adding kitchen waste, can do wonders for a kitchen garden.
* Worm Castings
Worm castings can be called a synonym for manure, which is derived from worms. These are a powerhouse of different nutrients that can instantly change the quality of the soil and infuse lots of nutrients that can help in enhancing the quality of plants. Worm castings can be directly added to the soil of the garden or into the pots of the plant. One can easily find worm castings in the nearby plant nurseries or even at online stores.
* Fish Emulsion
Fish emulsion is a type of organic fertiliser that is made from fish and their other leftover parts. This is generally available in liquid form and is the perfect type of organic fertiliser for plants that require extra nitrogen for proper growth. However, one must not use fish emulsion directly as it can be too powerful for the soil. One should only use it after diluting it with some water or directly buying the diluted version from the market. The liquid can be transferred into a spray bottle, and a person can directly spray the liquid on the soil or the plant.
* Seaweed Fertiliser
Seaweed fertilisers, as the name suggests, are derived from different types of aquatic plants and are efficacious organic fertilisers that can instantly boost the yield of a house garden. The best way to use the seaweed fertiliser is to buy it in liquid form. It is important to consider that seaweed fertiliser is generally not as nutritious as other fertilisers on the list.
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* Egg Shells
Egg shells are a common source of kitchen waste for people who consume eggs on a regular basis. After making an omelette or boiled eggs at home, people are left with eggshells that generally do not serve any purpose. However, isn't it going to be wonderful if these actions can be transformed into something that can improve the quality of the soil? A great way to utilise the potential of egg shells is to simply put them in a food processor and make a powder out of them. Now, simply mix these actions with a little bit of water before finally adding them to the soil. Just add a layer of this eggshell mixture and then cover it with some soil on the top. Watch how the eggshells do wonders for the soil quality.
* Corn Gluten Meal
Corn gluten meal is derived during the process of corn processing. This product has been used for ages to feed animals. Despite the use of the word gluten in the product, it doesn't contain any kind of gluten. This organic fertiliser has potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. It helps stabilise the pH level of the soil and may also help control the multiplication of pests in the soil.
