Used tea and coffee grounds are considered useless kitchen waste and are often thrown in the trash.
They find their application only in the hands of smart gardeners, turning into an effective fertilizer and a means of combating pests and diseases.
The benefits of coffee grounds and tea leaves in the garden
Coffee grounds and used tea consist of organic matter that decomposes in the soil, enriching it.
Coffee beans contain nitrogen and potassium, which plants need for growth and development, and used tea leaves make the soil loose, air- and water-permeable.
Some gardeners add coffee and tea leftovers to the compost heap. Adding tea leaves when planting plants makes them stronger and more resistant to various diseases.
The high caffeine content repels slugs and other pests. Just sprinkle coffee grounds around your plants and you can forget about the problem.
If the soil is acidic, the remaining caffeine should be used with the addition of lime, since coffee has high acidity.
Before using these products, coffee must be roasted in a frying pan or oven, and tea must be dried, otherwise everything will go moldy.
How to use for seedlings
When planting seedlings, add a pinch of used dried tea leaves to the bottom of the glass, and coffee can be mixed with soil.
