Liquid feed

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by JJ28, May 6, 2018.

  1. JJ28

    JJ28 Gardener

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2014
    Messages:
    410
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    the best - retired
    Location:
    Sussex by the Sea
    Ratings:
    +772
    Thank you for the very helpful replies. I will hold fire on the seaweed until later in the year then use as a mulch. Strawberries had tomato feed last night and it will be chicken pellets dug in everywhere else as and when. :-)
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Marley Farley

      Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

      Joined:
      May 11, 2005
      Messages:
      30,589
      Occupation:
      Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
      Location:
      Under the Edge Zone 8b
      Ratings:
      +14,124
      Ooh yes @JJ28 i forgot to say Autumn to mulch with the seaweed. Thanks @Verdun :thumbsup:
       
    • Clare G

      Clare G Super Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 29, 2017
      Messages:
      626
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      London UK
      Ratings:
      +1,707
      Coming to this rather late in the day, I agree with the recommendations to improve the soil before feeding the plant, but do make a simplified version of this Making Compost Teas. See How to make Liquid Soluble Fertilizer from Manure, Comfrey and more. during the summer. Plants in pots and anything else that I think needs a boost get watered with a dilute solution of that weekly. I don't have nettles or comfrey available but this works pretty well and doesn't usually get smelly either.

      I used to make it by just suspending a shovelful or so of soil from the bottom of the compost bin in a bag in a full watering can, leaving it for a week or so, and then pouring the "tea" into my other watering can as needed. The pillowcase in the link soon rotted - a nylon daffodil bag worked much better. Now I am using a big old bucket with a mop attachment, which is excellent for filtering out any bits from the tea when it's ready.

      I know the OP's found her own way forward for this year but hopefully that will help someone else!
       
    Loading...

    Share This Page

    1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
      By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
      Dismiss Notice