Natural fertilizers have always been considered more useful and safe than store-bought ones. Another advantage of such products is that they are easy to prepare from the products that are already at home, which means that you can save money.
For example, an excellent fertilizer for young and fragile seedlings can be made from starch, which is commonly used in cooking.
Potato or corn product will do. Experienced gardeners say that it is better to give preference to corn, since it contains more glucose, which is necessary for plants, it gives more energy.
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It's not just starch that's needed.
It is advisable to prepare some baking soda, which is usually found in every home.
The solution is easy to prepare. In a liter of water at room temperature, dilute a teaspoon of starch and half a teaspoon of soda.
Once everything is thoroughly mixed, you need to let the product sit for at least 20 minutes. You can apply the fertilizer after preliminary watering of the seedlings.
