Why Onion Peels Are Effective
Onion peels are an excellent, cost-free fertilizer for plants, especially cucumbers. Often discarded, these peels can improve soil quality and help you grow healthy, abundant cucumbers. They can be used either dried or fresh and are easy to collect from everyday cooking.
How to Use Onion Peels for Cucumbers
To ensure your cucumber plants thrive, follow these steps:
- Gather a handful of chopped onion peels.
- Place them in the planting hole before setting the cucumber seedling.
- Cover with soil, plant the cucumber, and water the area.
This method gives your cucumber plants a strong start and helps them grow vigorously. You can also spread the peels around the plant to repel pests naturally.
Make a Liquid Fertilizer
For an even stronger boost, create a liquid fertilizer using onion peels:
- Take a handful of chopped onion peels.
- Place them in a glass container and add 1 liter of hot water.
- Let the mixture steep for 6-12 hours.
- Strain the solution and use it to water the base of the plant every two weeks, or spray it on the leaves every 10-14 days.
Onion Peel Infusion
You can also prepare an onion peel infusion to keep pests away and promote healthy cucumber growth. Here’s how:
- Mix 100 grams of onion peels with 5 liters of warm water.
- Let it sit for five days, then strain.
- Spray the infusion on your cucumber plants every few days to ward off mites, aphids, and gnats, while also preventing yellowing leaves.
With this natural, budget-friendly approach, your cucumber plants will flourish, and you’ll enjoy an impressive harvest! 🥒🌿