🇵🇭 How to Make Organic Fertilizer Concoctions

Summary

In this informative webinar hosted by East Racine, participants learn about organic gardening and the creation of homemade organic fertilizers. Joyce and April emphasize the importance of cultivating healthy soil to promote plant growth and enhance overall ecosystem health. They provide step-by-step instructions for making various organic fertilizers, such as fermented plant juice, fermented fruit juice, fish amino acid, and calcium phosphate, using natural ingredients. The session highlights the benefits of these concoctions, including improved nutrient efficiency and plant vitality. Viewers are encouraged to explore more gardening resources and techniques to support sustainable practices.

Takeaways

• 🌱 Organic gardening emphasizes nurturing healthy soil, which in turn promotes healthy plants and ultimately leads to healthy people and communities.
• 🧪 Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources, including plant, animal, and mineral materials, and must occur naturally.
• 🍃 Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) is made from fast-growing plants and promotes plant growth through natural hormones and nitrogen.
• 🍑 Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) enhances fruit quality and is particularly beneficial during flowering and fruiting stages.
• 🐟 Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a nutrient-rich liquid made from fish that supplies nitrogen and supports soil health and microbial activity.
• 🥚 Calcium Phosphate helps prevent nitrogen overload and supports the development of fruit by using crushed eggshells and vinegar.
• 🌿 Oriental Herb Nutrient (OHM) acts as a natural insect repellent and boosts the immune systems of plants and animals.
• 🔬 Proper labeling and fermentation periods for each concoction are essential for ensuring the effectiveness of the fertilizers.
• 💧 Two main application methods for organic fertilizers are foliar spray (applying to leaves) and soil drenching (applying to soil).
• 📅 Weekly applications of these organic fertilizers are recommended throughout different stages of plant growth for optimal results.

Q & A

What is the main focus of organic gardening as discussed in the webinar?

The main focus of organic gardening is to cultivate an ecosystem that supports the health of plants, soil microbes, and beneficial insects without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

What are the benefits of using organic fertilizers?

Organic fertilizers improve nutrient efficiency, restore soil fertility, nurture plant growth, recycle household waste, and use natural materials that are not harmful to the environment.

How is Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) prepared?

FPJ is prepared by chopping fresh green leaves, mixing them with molasses in a ratio of 1 kg leaves to 0.5 kg molasses, covering the mixture, labeling it, and fermenting it for 7 days.

What is the purpose of Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) in organic gardening?

FFJ is used to enhance fruit quality, serve as a field supplement for animals, and even as a food supplement for humans, particularly during the flowering and fruiting stages.

What is the fermentation period for Fish Amino Acid (FAA), and how is it applied?

FAA has a fermentation period of 15 days and is applied by diluting 2 tablespoons per liter of water for soil drenching or foliar spraying.

How do you prevent nitrogen overload in plants when using organic fertilizers?

To prevent nitrogen overload, calcium phosphate (Kalpas) is used to balance nitrogen levels, especially when plants show excessive leafy growth with few fruits.

What ingredients are used in the preparation of Oriental Herb Nutrient (OHN)?

OHN is made from equal parts of garlic, onion, and ginger, with optional hot peppers, mixed with molasses for fermentation.

What should be done before applying the fermented fertilizers to avoid root scorching?

The soil should be watered before applying the fermented fertilizers to prevent scorching of the roots.

What are the two main methods of applying fertilizers to plants mentioned in the webinar?

The two main methods are foliar spraying, where fertilizers are applied directly to leaves, and soil drenching, where fertilizers are applied directly to the soil for root absorption.

How long do the organic concoctions last after harvesting?

All organic concoctions last for six months after harvesting, as indicated by their expiration dates.