Why experienced gardeners prepare potato broth every day: the benefits of the composition are unimaginable
For the harmonious development of plants, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are required – all can be found in potatoes.
In addition, potato tubers contain vitamins and other useful substances that enter the liquid during heat treatment.
It is these properties of potato broth that can be used to explain its popularity among summer residents of all ages, so we will hasten to share with you the instructions for preparing potato-based fertilizer.
Potato broth recipe
To make a nutritious broth, you will need about 200 g of potatoes.
Pour 1 liter of water over the specified amount of vegetable and put it on the fire for half an hour. When heated, some of the liquid will evaporate and as a result, about 700-800 ml of saturated nutrient solution will usually remain in the container.
Before use, dilute the decoction with water in a ratio of 1 to 10, obtaining 7-8 liters of potato elixir, which can be used for spraying or watering plants during active growth.
Before applying to the soil, it is recommended to strain the solution to avoid the introduction of large particles.
And the last note: you need to boil the potatoes without salt, and use the broth before it starts to spoil. You can store the nutrient solution for a short time and only in the refrigerator.
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