How to Feed Houseplants with Onion Peels: Not All Gardeners Know About This

02.01.2023 12:01
Updated: 13.04.2023 05:34

In order for indoor plants to be healthier and more beautiful, they need to be properly cared for.

Therefore, feeding plays an important role in this process.

Some use only purchased compositions that take into account most of the needs of flowers. However, sometimes we always have very high-quality products at hand. Onion peel is one of such options.

What are the benefits of food waste?

Onions themselves are a very healthy vegetable with a rich composition. However, the peel contains even more nutrients, reminds the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Therefore, with the help of the husk, you can strengthen the immune system of indoor plants and take care of their health.

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How to use the husk correctly

You need to take about a handful of the product and put it in a saucepan with half a liter of water. After the liquid boils, you need to simmer the husk for 15 minutes.

Next, filter the product and dilute it with two liters of clean water. Once the product reaches room temperature, it can be used for watering.

It is enough to use the fertilizer only once a month.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. What are the benefits of food waste?
  2. How to use the husk correctly