Indoor plants need regular feeding, especially during periods of active growth and flowering.
Among the many ready-made fertilizers that you can buy in the store, there are also those that you can prepare yourself from available products.
One of these products is beetroot water, which has a number of beneficial properties for plants.
Why Beet Water Is Good for Plants
Beetroot is a vegetable rich in various minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and fluorine.
These elements are necessary for the normal development and functioning of plants, as they participate in metabolism, photosynthesis, respiration, flowering and fruiting.
When beets are cooked, these substances pass into the water, which becomes a valuable fertilizer.
Beetroot water helps:
• improving nutrition and strengthening the root system of plants;
• increasing immunity and resistance to diseases and pests;
• stimulation of growth and development of shoots and leaves;
• enhancing flowering and extending its period;
• improving the quality and quantity of fruits (for fruit plants).
How to Make Beet Water for Plants
To prepare beetroot water you will need:
• fresh beets (you can use red or white);
• clean water (boiled or distilled water is fine);
• pot;
• container for storing finished fertilizer.
The process of preparing beetroot water consists of the following steps.
1. Rinse the beets thoroughly under running water, peel and cut into small pieces.
2. Place the beets in a saucepan and fill it with water so that it completely covers the vegetable.
3. Place the pan on the fire and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook the beets until soft (about 20-30 minutes).
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Then separate the beets from the water, pour them into another container and store in the refrigerator until use.
5. Beets can be used for cooking or boiled again to obtain a new portion of fertilizer.
How to Use Beet Water for Plants
Beetroot water can be used for watering or spraying plants. Before use, it should be diluted with clean water in a 1:1 ratio. You can also add a little sugar or honey to it to enhance the effect.
Water the plants with beet water no more than once a week, preferably in the morning or evening. You can spray more often, but not during flowering. At the same time, you should avoid getting the fertilizer on the flowers and fruits.
Beet water is suitable for most indoor plants, especially flowering and fruit plants. It has a good effect on violets, geraniums, begonias, Kalanchoes, aloe, croton, dracaena and others. However, there are plants that do not like this fertilizer. These are succulents, cacti, orchids, azaleas and other species.
Conclusion
Beet water is a simple and effective fertilizer for indoor plants that can be prepared at home from readily available products.
It enriches plants with minerals, stimulates their growth and flowering, increases their immunity and resistance to diseases and pests. When used correctly, beet water will help your plants be healthy and beautiful.
