How Do You Make An Effective Organic Fertilizer?
Soil conditions vary greatly from region to region, and some gardeners and farmers may find themselves in greater need of specific nutrients than growers in other areas. One of the benefits of making homemade organic fertilizer is the ability to tailor the ingredients of fertilizers to the needs of your soil and crop. Assess the quality of the soil and determine the crops you wish to plant. Some plants love acidic soil; others thrive in an alkaline environment. It is important to know the chemical components of your soil so that you can pick crops that will thrive and mix fertilizer to suit the needs of your soil. Soil testing kits are available in garden centers, but many land grant universities such as Michigan State and Penn State offer free soil analysis. Use an organic fertilizer calculator to determine the ratio of ingredients that best suit your soil and crop and the amount of fertilizer you should apply to your soil. A generic recipe for organic fertilizer is: 3 parts seed meal
