Lushgaiaanswered grow question 2 years ago 1. COFFEE GROUNDS
Coffee grounds are perfect for composting. They break down easily and contain all 3 key ingredients you need to grow great cannabis plants. They are particularly rich in nitrogen, but also contain a good balance of potassium and phosphorus.
2. BANANA SKINS
Banana skins are rich in phosphorus and potassium. They also contain calcium and plenty of other minerals that can further help enrich your soil and benefit your plants.
3. AQUAFABA
Aquafaba (or “bean water”) is the liquid you find in tinned chickpeas, lentils, beans and many other products. It is a great source of potassium (just like beans/chickpeas themselves). Either add it directly to your pots, or better yet, use it to moisten your compost when it dries out.
4. COOKING WATER
You know that bland water you boil your spinach, kale, or other veggies in? Next time you’re washing up, feed it to your plants rather than pouring it down the sink. When you boil vegetables, many of their nutrients get absorbed into the water and can be easily absorbed by your plants.
The nutrients in the water will vary depending on what vegetables you’re cooking, but you’ll find cooking water contains potassium, calcium, iron, and more. Just remember to let the water cool before giving it to your plants.
5. URINE
It might sound a bit icky, but human urine is one of the best fertilizers for your cannabis plant as it’s especially rich in nitrogen.
When feeding your plants urine, just be sure to dilute it with water and avoid getting it directly on the foliage of the plant as the high concentrations of nitrogen can be damaging to leaves, stems, etc.
6. CITRUS PEELS
Like most fruit peels, citrus peels make a great natural fertilizer for your plants. They are rich in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, meaning they make for an all-around fertilizer to throw in your compost or your plants’ soil.
Citrus peels also help repel pests, which can protect your cannabis plants from mites and other harmful predators.
7. EGG SHELLS
Egg shells are rich in calcium. And while it's not the most essential plant nutrient, calcium helps your plants develop strong cell wells.
Just keep in mind that eggshells can take some time to break down, so they are best used in compost rather than just thrown in soil.
8. HERBS
Any combination of herbaceous plants makes a great fertilizer. Nettles for instance are a very annoying plant that will have you itchy all day if you let them touch your bare skin. But just like that it makes for a great tea, it can also be used to make fertilizer as it is known as a pretty good nutrient accumulator.
All you have to do is take some cuttings of nettle, comfrey or yarrow for instance, and put them in a fairly air-tight container filled with water, and just leave it there for a couple of weeks or months