Transform stale bread into eco‑friendly fertilizer for thriving plants
Stale, hardened bread is most often thrown into the trash. That's a mistake. Bread in this state can still create an eco-friendly fertilizer for plants, including crops.
13 June 2024 15:31
Have you ever thrown out stale bread? If you are a fan of eco-friendly solutions and have a garden or a balcony, you will never do it again. Straightforwardly, you can transform hardened bread into something your plants will be grateful for.
This recipe is especially recommended for those who have vegetable gardens. This fertilizer will help your garden thrive.
Don't throw away stale bread. You can make the best fertilizer out of it
We only need 3-4 slices of stale bread to prepare the fertilizer. A jar of water, sugar, and cow's milk are also necessary. Cut the bread into small pieces and place them in a larger jar. Pour 300-400 millilitres of water over the bread and add a tablespoon of sugar. Set this mixture aside for a few hours.
Later, strain the bread from the water and add a few tablespoons of cow's milk. The fertilizer is ready to use, and your vegetables will grow healthy and strong.
There's another option if you don't want to use cow's milk. You only need whole-grain bread and water. Cut the bread into pieces, soak them, and let them ferment. After a few days, the fertilizer will be ready to use.
Zamioculcas in need
Stale bread can be used to prepare a nutrient for potted plants. The following recipe works well for Zamioculcas. Crumble the stale bread into small pieces, then cover it with water to submerge the bread. Cover the bowl with a weighted plate and set aside for a few days. After that, strain through a sieve.
Mix the resulting liquid with water at a ratio of 1:3. Water the Zamioculcas with this mixture once a week. You can also pour the nutrient into a container with a spray bottle.
