Summer residents do not waste anything, and absolutely everything, even food waste, is used for the benefit of the future harvest.
Various nutritious infusions are prepared from vegetable and fruit peelings, and other enthusiasts praise used tea leaves and even coffee grounds. They say that there is nothing better for seedlings.
There is no consensus on this matter, we will tell you about the benefits of such supplements.
Tea leaves and coffee grounds
It is said that the remains of used coffee beans contain some organic substances that, when decomposed, improve the soil composition. Not everyone agrees with this opinion.
Alternatively, you can dump your coffee grounds in a compost pit. They will rot faster here and you can get some really good fertilizer in the long run.
The tea leaves are dried and added to the bottom of the container before planting. Coffee grounds are simply mixed with the soil before sowing. It is said that after this, the plants get sick less often.
The tea leaves must be dried before use, and the coffee grounds must be roasted in a dry frying pan.
Important to know
Tea leaves, as gardeners say, draw moisture from the soil, so it is important to follow a watering schedule when using it.
And coffee can increase the acidity level of the soil, which must also be taken into account.
Tea leaves and coffee also help repel insect pests, and if you use them in the garden, you can protect young greens from slugs.
