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Don't Discard Onion Peels! Make Free Fertilizer for Your Plants and Boost Growth.
- •To make liquid fertilizer, soak two handfuls of dry onion peels in about one liter of water.
- •Keep the mixture away from direct sunlight for 48 hours in summer and 4 days in winter, then strain.
- •Dilute the prepared liquid fertilizer with water before applying to plants; mix one cup of water with one cup of fertilizer.
- •For spraying on leaves, mix one part liquid and three parts water; test on a small area first.
- •Dry onion peels can also be used for mulching, gradually enriching the soil with organic material.
Key Questions Answered
Take about two handfuls of dry red or white onion peels and put them in a clean container with one liter of water. Store it away from direct sunlight for about 48 hours during summer or up to 4 days in winter. After the time elapses, strain the liquid and dilute it with water before applying it to your plants.
To apply the solution to plant roots, mix one cup of the prepared liquid with one cup of clean water and pour it into the soil around the roots. For spraying leaves and branches, make a lighter mixture by combining one part of the liquid with three parts of water.
Yes, dry onion peels can be mixed with dry coconut fibers or other organic materials to create a light layer on the top surface of the soil for mulching. This allows the organic components to gradually mix into the soil.
