Don't throw away the peanut shell, so that it is used to water the flowers, the pot bursts, and you can save hundreds of dollars a year to buy flower fertilizer
Anyone who grows flowers at home knows that in order to ensure the healthy growth of flowers and plants, suitable flower fertilizers are essential. However, there are many types of flower fertilizers on the market, and the price is not cheap, which adds a lot of economic burden to the care of flowers and plants. But have you ever thought that peanut shells, which we usually discard casually, can become a natural, free fertilizer to bring lush growth to your flowers and plants?
Peanut shells refer to the hard shells on the outside of peanut fruits, which we usually throw away when eating peanuts. However, these seemingly useless peanut shells are actually rich in nutrients, such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, etc., which play an important role in the growth and development of flowers and plants. Below, let's take a look at how to use peanut shells to water flowers, make your pots bloom, and save a lot of money on buying flower fertilizer.
First, we need to prepare some peanut shells. In daily life, we may not eat peanuts much, but with the help of some friends and relatives, or buying some shelled peanuts, we can collect enough peanut shells to use.
Once the peanut shells have been collected, we need to process them. First, wash the peanut shell to remove dirt and residue from the surface. Then, the peanut shells are left to dry or tumble dry, ensuring that the moisture inside the shells has completely evaporated. The processed peanut shells can be stored in a dry and ventilated place for later use.
Next, we break the processed peanut shell to the appropriate size. You can use hard objects such as hammers, bricks or stones to break peanut shells, but you need to be safe and avoid hurting your fingers. The size of the broken peanut shell fragments should be moderate, neither too large so as not to affect the uniformity of watering, nor too small to avoid being flooded by the soil.
Now, we can start using peanut shells to water flowers. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of peanut shell fragments evenly on the soil surface of the pot and gently mix well. Peanut shell fragments slowly penetrate into the soil, releasing the nutrients in it. When you water, water carries nutrients from peanut shells into the soil to provide nutrients for flowers and plants. This way provides nutrients to the flowers and plants so that they can thrive.
In addition to being used as fertilizer, peanut shells can also be used as a material to improve soil structure. The hard texture of peanut shell fragments helps to increase the aeration and water retention of the soil, improving the soil texture. At the same time, peanut shell fragments can also play a certain protective role, reduce the evaporation of water, and prevent the formation of crusts on the soil surface. This is especially important for planting flowers and plants that prefer a humid environment.
The use of peanut shells to water flowers can not only provide nutrients for flowers and plants, but also play a certain environmental protection role. By recycling peanut shells, garbage generation is reduced and the burden on the environment is reduced. At the same time, no longer buying commercial flower fertilizers, but also reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, which has certain benefits for the environment and human health.
Of course, there are some caveats to using peanut shells to water flowers. First, nutrient release from peanut shells is relatively slow, so immediate results cannot be expected and need to be used consistently. Secondly, pay attention to the appropriate amount when using peanut shells, excessive use may cause the soil to be too fertile, but it is not conducive to the growth of flowers and plants. Finally, for some plants that are sensitive to acidic soils, the acidic components in the peanut shell may affect their growth, so it's a good idea to understand the needs of the flowers you grow before using them.
In short, peanut shells are a simple, free, environmentally friendly fertilizer that can provide nutrients to your flowers and plants and improve soil structure. By using peanut shells wisely, you can save a lot of money on buying flower fertilizer, so that your potted flowers and plants are lush and vibrant. Why not use the peanut shells that you usually discard and add a unique charm to your garden?