If you are an avid gardener or simply love having plants around your home, you probably know how important it is to feed your plants regularly. While plenty of commercial plant foods are available in the market, they can be expensive and may contain hazardous chemicals for the environment or your health. Luckily, you can make homemade plant food, also known as DIY Miracle Grow, with a few simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. Let's learn how to make homemade miracle grow.
DIY Miracle Grow is a homemade plant food that can be used for both indoor and outdoor plants. It is made with baking soda, Epsom salt, household ammonia, and water. Here's how you can make it at home:
Ingredients:
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1 gallon of water
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1 tablespoon of baking soda
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1 tablespoon of Epsom salt
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1/2 teaspoon of household ammonia
Instructions:
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Fill a large container with 1 gallon of water.
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Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and stir until it dissolves completely.
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Add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt and stir until it dissolves completely.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon of household ammonia and go until it is well mixed.
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Your homemade Miracle Grow is now ready to use.
How to Use: To use your homemade Miracle Grow, simply pour the mixture directly into the soil around the base of your plants. You can also use a spray bottle to mist the leaves of your plants with the solution. It is recommended to use this homemade plant food once a month for the best results.
Why These Ingredients? Baking soda helps to balance the soil's pH level and promotes healthy plant growth. Epsom salt provides magnesium and sulfur, essential nutrients for plant growth. Household ammonia is a source of nitrogen, which is also necessary for plant growth.
Tips and Tricks:
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Mix all the ingredients well before using your homemade Miracle Grow.
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You can store unused plant food in a covered container and use it again later.
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Be sure to label your container so you don't accidentally use it for drinking water.
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While this DIY Miracle Grow is safe for most plants, it's always a good idea to do a patch test on a small section of your plants before applying it to the entire plant.
Final Thoughts: Making homemade plant food is a great way to save money and promote healthy plant growth without harmful chemicals. Using simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, you can make your own DIY Miracle Grow that is safe and effective for indoor and outdoor plants. Remember to use this homemade plant food once a month to see the best results, and enjoy watching your plants thrive!
