A running short-list of organic fertilizers
for your next compost tea....
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black teaÂ
+potassium
+nitrogen
+magnesium
+lowers PH - best for acid-appreciative plants
great for plants like Hydrangeas and blueberries
banana peels
+potassium-dense
+inadequate nitrogen content
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green teaÂ
+can be used as a soil amendment
+rich in nitrogen
+pH 5.5-6.5Â
+great for roses and camelliasÂ
orange peels
+aphid and ant deterrent
+potassium
+nitrogen
+phosphorus
dandelions
+potassium
+nitrogen
+calcium
+ironÂ
animal excrement
+nitrogen
+phosphorus
+potassium
+decompacts soil
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morning glory
+incredibly mild soil amendment
+contributes to soil biomass
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coffee and espresso grounds
+nitrogen-rich
+deters slugs
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eggs shells
+disease deterrentÂ
+stabilizes soil acidity
+rich in Calcium
+soil aeratorÂ
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grass clippings
+moisture retention
+nitrogen
+phosphorusÂ
+potassium
+slow-release
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