Thursday, August 14, 2014

DIY Natural Fertilizer for Your Survival Crops

If your garden is beautiful and full of delicious food because of Miracle Gro, it will be a bit of a shock when you can’t grow a healthy garden after a crisis hits. Many people that grow beautiful gardens year after year do not know how to take care of the soil let alone make fertilizers that will be of use. No matter whether you intend to keep small vegetable gardens, use vertical container gardening, or live on a survival farm, you need to know how to make natural fertilizer without aid from commercial resources. Basic Plant Nutrient Requirements In order to produce abundant growth and then fruits or vegetables, plants need seven basic nutrients from the soil: Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Magnesium Calcium Sulfur Iron Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are critical to all plants, while the other elements are more important to some plants than others. The acidity or alkaline nature of the soil is also very important when it comes to DIY fertilizers and their impact on plant health. Nutritious Food vs. Plant Growth As you may be aware, plants absorb vitamins, minerals, and even toxins that may not be required for their own health and long term survival needs. Many of the vitamins and minerals that plants absorb from the soil are required for good health of humans and animals.



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