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Transform Onion Peels into Liquid Fertilizer for Plants in Just 3-4 Days.
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:45
Transform Onion Peels into Liquid Fertilizer for Plants in Just 3-4 Days.
- •Onion peels, often discarded, can be repurposed into an effective liquid fertilizer for potted plants.
- •Nirupama Shukla from 'Anokhe Aangan' shared an easy method to prepare this homemade fertilizer.
- •Collect onion peels, submerge them in water, and let them sit in a shady spot for 3-4 days.
- •Strain the mixture after 3-4 days; the liquid is the fertilizer, and leftover peels can be composted.
- •Dilute the strained solution with 10 parts water before applying to plant roots or spraying on leaves, every 8-10 days.
Key Questions Answered
Collect dry onion peels in a clean container, fill it with plain water to submerge them, and cover it in a shady spot for 3 to 4 days until the water turns dark red or brown. Finally, strain the mixture using a cotton cloth or fine sieve to separate the liquid.
The strained onion peel solution should be diluted with plain water before direct application to the soil. It is generally recommended to add about 10 times the amount of plain water to the solution.
The shared method suggests applying the onion peel solution at intervals of about 8 to 10 days. However, the exact frequency depends on factors like the plant type, pot size, soil condition, weather, and previous fertilizers used
