Fertilizer #2: Vegetable Charcoal – A Soil Enhancer Rich in Nutrients
The second ingredient is vegetable charcoal—but it’s very important to use the correct type. This should be raw vegetable charcoal, not the type used in barbecue grills, which usually contains grease, chemicals, and salt. These substances are harmful to plants.
Vegetable charcoal, in its pure form, is a natural source of:
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- Carbon – Improves soil structure and promotes beneficial microbial life
- Magnesium and Boron – Essential for chlorophyll production and nutrient absorption
- Organic Matter – Helps retain moisture and improve soil aeration
Together, these nutrients work to enhance plant development, especially when paired with the phosphorus-rich bone meal.
How to Prepare This Bloom-Boosting Fertilizer Solution
Ingredients:
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- 500 ml of water (preferably chlorine-free)
- 1 heaping tablespoon of bone meal
- 2 heaping tablespoons of vegetable charcoal (crushed)
Instructions:
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- Combine ingredients: In a clean container, add the water, bone meal, and vegetable charcoal.
- Mix well: Stir the solution thoroughly for a couple of minutes to begin dissolving the nutrients into the water.
- Rest period: Allow the mixture to sit and rest for approximately 30 minutes. This steeping process helps release the essential nutrients into the liquid.
- Application: After the resting period, the solution is ready to use. Pour it directly at the base of flowering plants. There’s no need to filter the mixture.