How Do You Get Complete Homemade Liquid Fertilizer?
Liquid fertilizers are a very versatile means of providing nutrients for your garden’s soil. Liquids are easy to use and can be applied through sprayers, drip irrigation systems and root injections. Purely organic fertilizers stay in the soil longer than chemically based fertilizers which are water soluble and can be washed away. Compost tea is an example of an organic liquid fertilizer that provides necessary nutrients to plants and is easy to make with common materials. Wash and rinse a 5-gallon bucket thoroughly to be sure there are no residuals left in the bucket. Place the aerator hose (or submersible aerator) in the bottom of the bucket and hook it up so that it is ready to use. Pour clean water into the bucket, filling it within 2 inches of the top rim of the bucket. Place the burlap over the top of the bucket, leaving enough slack in the top of the burlap to allow it to float about 2 inches down into the top of the water. Tie the string or wire around the burlap to secure it to
