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Stunted Plant Growth? Make Homemade Aloe Vera-Turmeric Fertilizer, Learn Correct Usage.
- •Discover how to make a homemade fertilizer from aloe vera and turmeric for plant growth and flowering.
- •Gardening expert Tarun Chopra shares a method using fresh aloe vera leaves and raw turmeric (or turmeric powder).
- •For soil application, mix 1 tablespoon of the paste with 1 liter of water, let it sit for 24 hours, then dilute with 10 liters of water before applying.
- •For leaf spray, strain the mixture, dilute with water, and lightly spray on leaves and stems.
- •Use every 20-22 days in winter and 15 days in warm weather, always observing the plant's condition before application.
Key Questions Answered
To make this homemade mixture, take 1 to 2 fresh aloe vera leaves and a small piece of raw turmeric or 1 to 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder. Clean and cut the aloe vera leaves and raw turmeric into small pieces, then grind them together in a mixer to form a thick paste. This paste should be diluted with water before applying it to your plants.
Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, mix it in 1 liter of water, let it sit for 24 hours, and then dilute it further with 10 liters of water. Gently loosen the topsoil before applying the solution to the soil as needed. For leaf application, strain the solution thoroughly, mix a small amount with water in a spray bottle, and lightly spray the leaves and stem.
This solution can be used at intervals of about 20 to 22 days in the winter season. In warmer weather, an application interval of about 15 days is suggested. However, you should always observe the condition of the plant and its soil before applying any homemade mixture.
