My Method For Applying Homemade Liquid Fertilizers -JADAM - JMS - JLF

How to Apply Liquid Fertilizers

Introduction to Liquid Fertilizers

• The video introduces the application of liquid fertilizers, highlighting various methods used over the years, including drip lines in large greenhouse setups.

• In home gardens, fertilizers can be applied by hand using a watering can for small gardens or a submersible pump for moderate-sized gardens.

Methods of Application

• Two primary methods discussed are soil drenching and foliar feeding; soil drenching saturates the soil while foliar feeding targets the leaves.

• Plants can absorb nutrients through both roots and leaves, making foliar feeding an effective method.

Setup for Application

• A submersible pump is recommended for mixing fertilizers; a paint strainer mesh is used to prevent debris from entering the pump.

• Rainwater or dechlorinated water should be used in a 60-gallon barrel to mix with fertilizers.

Key Ingredients in Fertilizer Mix

• The first ingredient added is Jadam microbial solution at a 1:30 ratio, essential for introducing diverse microorganisms into the garden.

• Chicken manure fertilizer is added next; it provides balanced nutrition with high nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium content.

Additional Nutrients and Ratios

• A basic liquid fertilizer made from wild grass and weeds is included for mineral balance; it's thinner than chicken manure fertilizer.

• A homemade water-soluble calcium supplement is added at a 1:800 ratio to support critical plant functions.

Finalizing the Mixture

• Fish fertilizer (Jadam type), added at about half a liter, provides additional nutrients at approximately a 1:400 ratio.

• A homemade wetting agent (Castile oil soap), mixed in at one liter, enhances absorption and pest control effectiveness.

Application Techniques

• Certain plants like potatoes and collard greens can handle heavy watering; others like tomatoes prefer root drenching only to avoid leaf wetness.

• The mixture contains natural insecticides along with balanced nutrition from microbes that promote healthy plant growth.

Frequency of Application

• Fertilization should start once a week while monitoring plant health indicators such as drooping or curling leaves which may signal issues like nutrient imbalance or sunlight exposure.

• Understanding plant responses takes time but leads to healthier crops that are flavorful due to rich mineral content in well-maintained soil.

Conclusion

• Regular application helps maintain soil richness over time; adjustments can be made based on observed plant health without needing constant fertilization.

• Viewers are encouraged to ask questions in comments as community engagement grows around this gardening knowledge.