How to make fertilizer from beans: From kitchen scraps to garden gold
In the past 10 days, the topics of environmental protection and home planting have soared in popularity on major social platforms. With the in-depth implementation of garbage classification policies and the rise of the balcony economy, how to turn kitchen waste into treasure has become a hot topic on the Internet. Today we will take an in-depth analysis of an environmentally friendly and practical trick - using beans to make efficient organic fertilizer.
1. Why can beans be a high-quality fertilizer?
According to the latest research data from agricultural experts (released in August 2023), legume fertilizer contains the following key nutrients:
| Nutritional information | Content(mg/kg) | effect |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | 580-620 | Promote leaf growth |
| Phosphorus | 210-250 | Enhance root development |
| Potassium | 430-480 | Improve disease resistance |
| organic matter | ≥65% | Improve soil structure |
| trace elements | 11 kinds | Comprehensive nutritional supply |
2. Four core methods for making bean fertilizers
Compiled according to the top 5 videos with the most views in the past 7 days on the topic #HomePlanting on Douyin:
| method | Materials required | Fermentation time | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soaking method | Soybeans + water | 15-20 days | small potted plants |
| Steaming method | Various beans + brown sugar | 7-10 days | Fruit and vegetable planting |
| Composting | Bean dregs + dead leaves | 30-45 days | garden improvements |
| Enzyme method | Beans + peel + EM bacteria | 3-6 months | organic farm |
3. Practical tutorial: How to make Douyin’s popular bean fertilizer
The most popular method under the topic of "Zero Waste Life" in Xiaohongshu (82,000 likes):
1.Material preparation:500g soybeans (expired beans are also acceptable), 100g brown sugar, 2L purified water, 5L sealed bucket
2.Key steps:
• Soak the beans in water for 12 hours until they swell
• Boil over high heat and then cool to 40℃
• Add brown sugar and mix well
•Insert into sealed bucket leaving 1/3 space
• Open the lid to deflate and stir every day
4. Precautions for use
| plant type | dilution ratio | Frequency of use | Effective time |
|---|---|---|---|
| leafy vegetables | 1:50 | 1 time a week | 3-5 days |
| flowering plant | 1:100 | Once every 10 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Fruit trees | 1:80 | 1 time every half month | 2-3 weeks |
| succulents | 1:200 | 1 time per month | Not recommended |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. The latest experiment from China Agricultural University shows (August 2023): Mixing bean fertilizer and plant ash at a ratio of 1:1 can increase fertilizer efficiency by 40%
2. Incomplete fermentation of soybean fertilizer will produce harmful bacteria. It is recommended to use pH test paper to detect (standard value 6.5-7.0)
3. Many experts in Weibo #balconyplantingchaochao emphasized: The best effect is to use bean fertilizer and banana peel fertilizer alternately
Conclusion:
In this era of pursuing sustainable development, using beans to make fertilizer not only responds to the country's call for the construction of "waste-free cities", but also brings tangible benefits to family planting. According to statistics, a family of three can reduce 3-5kg of food waste every month, which is equivalent to reducing 4.2kg of carbon dioxide emissions for the earth. Let us turn the little beans into golden fertilizer that nourishes life!
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