Achieving a bountiful harvest of onions, tomatoes, and peppers can be significantly improved with the right organic fertilizer. A powerful combination of wood ash, nettle, eggshells, and banana peels creates a nutrient-rich mix that can increase yields by up to 200%. Here’s how each ingredient works and how to prepare and use this fertilizer effectively in your garden.
Benefits of Each Ingredient
Wood Ash
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Potassium: Essential for flowering and fruit development.
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Soil pH: Helps neutralize acidic soil, improving nutrient availability.
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Micronutrients: Contains calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals.
Nettle
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Nitrogen: Promotes vigorous leafy growth.
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Micronutrients: Rich in iron, magnesium, sulfur, and calcium.
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Growth Hormones: Contains natural plant hormones that enhance resilience and growth.
Eggshells
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Calcium: Prevents blossom-end rot in tomatoes and peppers.
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Soil Structure: Improves aeration and drainage.
Banana Peels
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Potassium: Supports strong root systems and healthy fruiting.
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Phosphorus: Boosts flowering and root development.
How to Prepare and Use the Fertilizer
Collecting Ingredients
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Wood Ash: Use ash from untreated wood (fireplace or stove).
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Nettles: Harvest young nettles (wear gloves!).
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Eggshells: Rinse and dry after use.
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Banana Peels: Use fresh or dried peels.
Preparation
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Wood Ash: Store dry in an airtight container.
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Nettle Tea: Soak chopped nettles in water for 3–7 days to ferment into a nitrogen-rich liquid.
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Eggshell Powder: Dry and crush into a fine powder.
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Banana Peel Tea: Soak peels in water for 2–3 days to release nutrients.
Mixing Instructions
Combine in a large container:
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1 cup wood ash
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1 quart nettle tea
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1 cup eggshell powder
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1 quart banana peel tea
Dilute this mixture with 5 gallons of water.
How to Apply
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