Homemade fertilizer

[Jpiper79]

Any tips on a homemade fertilizer? I’m growing some White Widow and so far they’re doing great. But 2 of my plants I’ve noticed that the leave are starting to droop a lil. Any info is always greatly appreciated. Thank you

[noddykitty1]

Let’s see some pics of the droop. Not all solutions are fertilizers. And a lil info on your soil and grow style.

[Jaysittinback]

If making home-made plant foods use pH and PPM testing to be in a good range. Keep pH reasonable and PPM low. And learn to read your plant’s reactions.
I’ve tried pretty much everything in the kitchen and garage that could be given to plants.
Get to know things like calcium nitrate (good) vs cal citrate(?) vs cal carbonate (bad). You don’t need chemistry but copy off retail ferts and what they use.

[Caligurl]

I just recently started this journal. I’ll be adding to it regularly. You can check out Korean Natural Farming techniques. If you have specific needs as far as NPK and stages of growing, you can tag @Budbrother. I’m a huge fan of his recommendation about using labs, micro nutrients, and aloe for a foliar… the plants loved it!

Caligurl's Quest for Non-Commercial Nutrients

I am seeking a way of gardening with (little) to no commercial nutrients and supplements. I know some things will still need addition of stuff like vinegar, sugar, molasses, etc… but what I don’t want to add is store bought bone meal, or oyster meal… stuff like that! This goes for both indoor and outdoor growing and it also goes for veggies, flowers, and our sacred plants! Rising costs of our favorite nutrient lines are getting out of control, and like everything else we pay for (food, gas, et…

[Jpiper79]

Not sure if these are the best pics for it

[Jpiper79]

Here are some better ones!

[Jaysittinback]

The adjustable shelving was a nice score. Wood and steel, my kinda stuff. Happy growing to you

[Jpiper79]

Thanks! My gf’s the manager at a Dollar General. So we get all kinds of shelving, coolers and goodies lol