How to Make Easy Fertilizer When You Don't Have Compost
People are often astounded to find out how much fertilizer is bought and used on food crops every year. In the United States alone, over 22 million tons of fertilizer is applied yearly. Some sources claim that double this amount is used. Yet China and India use more fertilizer than the US does. This represents a huge amount of money and it is probably one reason that many people have the impression that gardening is expensive. However, this is an expense that most people don't need to contend with. Most households have or produce things that are excellent for use in fertilizing plants, even without setting up a compost pile. The best part about it, besides how cheap the fertilizer is, is that it is natural and doesn't rely on man-made chemicals. It should be noted that good fertilizer is reasonably high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; known as the NPK value. These should be balanced and making your own fertilizer does exactly that. Fertilizer Tea Ingredients N...