Maximize Your Winter Gardening with Homemade Potato Peel Fertilizer.
Keeping plants healthy during winter can be challenging due to reduced light and lower temperatures. Adjusting watering routines is crucial to prevent over or under-watering.
However, you can create an effective homemade liquid fertilizer from a common kitchen waste: potato peels. This not only provides essential nutrients to your plants but also helps reduce food waste.
Potato peels are nutrient-rich, containing vitamins like phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. Potassium, in particular, is vital for plant health.
If you have a compost bin, adding potato peels along with other kitchen scraps is beneficial. For those without composting options, there’s a simpler method to utilize potato peels.
TikTok user @theearthycook shared a simple process for making potato peel fertilizer. They suggest using an empty jar, filling it with water and potato peels, sealing it, and leaving it in sunlight for one to two days. For stronger results, some gardeners recommend extending this period to three to five days.
The user cautioned that the mixture will develop a strong odor due to fermentation, which releases valuable nutrients for your plants. Dilute the fermented potato water before applying it to potted plants or garden beds to promote healthy growth.