Don't throw it away, use it: which plants should be fertilized with coffee grounds
Coffee is not only a tasty and flavorful drink, but also a source of nutrients useful for plants. Coffee grounds are not only an eco-friendly and affordable fertilizer, but also a great way to get rid of coffee residue.
Try using it on your beds and flower beds, and you will see how your plants will become stronger, healthier and bloom more abundantly. This was reported by 24tv.ua.
Coffee grounds can be an excellent organic fertilizer that will enrich the soil with essential trace elements:
- Nitrogen: promotes green growth and abundant flowering.
- Phosphorus: stimulates root development.
- Potassium: strengthens the structure of plants.
- Magnesium: improves photosynthesis.
- Calcium: participates in the formation of cell walls.
How to use coffee grounds for fertilizer:
- Just pour it on the garden bed or flowerbed.
- Before that, the coffee grounds should be dried on paper or in the oven to prevent mold and mildew.
- Do not make a layer that is too thick to prevent air from reaching the soil.
- Mix with water and pour it over the plants.
- Add to the compost.
- This will help speed up the composting process and enrich the compost with nutrients.
What plants can be fertilized with coffee grounds:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Radishes
- Onions
- Greens (all kinds)
- Strawberries
- Hydrangea
- Begonia
- Azalea
- Camellia
Important:
- Do not use coffee grounds for roses, succulents, or cacti.
- Do not overfeed plants with coffee grounds.
- Use only fresh coffee grounds.
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