How to fertilize seedlings with onion peel: a simple and effective method
Seedlings are the key to a future harvest of vegetables and flowers. But in order for them to be strong and healthy, it is necessary not only to sow and grow the seeds correctly, but also to feed the plants in a timely manner.
Fertilizing seedlings promotes better development of roots, stems and leaves, increases resistance to diseases and stress, accelerates growth and improves the quality of seedlings. But it is not necessary to buy expensive and chemical fertilizers for seedlings.
You can use affordable and natural remedies that are in every home. One of these remedies is a decoction of onion peel.
Onion peel is not just trash that we throw away after peeling onions. It is a valuable source of many substances useful for plants, such as flavonoids, quercetin, kaempferol, anthocyanins, phenylpropanoids and others. These substances have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. They protect plants from various infections, rot, spotting, powdery mildew and other diseases.
In addition, onion peel contains macro- and microelements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. These elements are necessary for normal growth and development of plants, participate in metabolism and photosynthesis.
How to make onion peel decoction for seedlings? It is very simple. Take two glasses of onion peel and pour it with two liters of water in an enamel pan, bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat and leave under the lid for 24 hours.
After this, strain the decoction through cheesecloth or a sieve and dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:10. The decoction can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
How to use onion peel decoction for seedlings? It can be used for both watering and spraying plants.
Water the seedlings with the decoction once a week or two. To do this, take 1 liter of the decoction and dilute it in 10 liters of water. Water the seedlings at the root, avoiding liquid getting on the leaves. The onion peel decoction will improve plant nutrition, strengthen their roots and stimulate growth.
You can spray the seedlings with the decoction once every 10 days or when signs of the disease appear. To do this, take 1 liter of the decoction and dilute it in 5 liters of water.
Spray the seedlings on both sides of the leaves, preferably in the morning or evening hours. A decoction of onion peel will protect plants from fungal and bacterial infections, as well as from pests such as aphids, mites and mealybugs.
Onion peel decoction is a simple and effective way to feed and protect seedlings. It not only improves the health of plants, but also saves your budget and does not pollute the environment.
Use this decoction for seedlings of vegetables, flowers and herbs, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.
