Homemade fertiliser hack: Orange peels boost geraniums naturally

Sometimes, simply watering plants is not sufficient. Remember to fertilise regularly so that they can dazzle us when they bloom. For geraniums, you can use something that usually ends up in the bin.

Many people invest in expensive fertilisers that provide the necessary nutrients for proper growth. Not everyone realises that you can make them yourself. Plus, we will do this using a zero-waste method.

Geraniums are incredibly popular plants. They thrive both in gardens and on windowsills. Many people also decorate their balconies and terraces with them. They are not only easy to grow but also impress with their small yet spectacular flowers. However, before they bloom, it is crucial to provide them with the right conditions. Orange peels can help us with this.

It turns out you can make homemade fertiliser for geraniums from them. Orange peels are a source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which have a positive effect on the plant's root system and leaves. The citrus scent can also help get rid of garden pests.

To prepare homemade fertiliser for geraniums, we only need orange peels, which most likely ended up in the bin previously. The first step is to dry them well. To do this, you can use an oven preheated to about 140 - 150 degrees Celsius (bake for a maximum of 2 hours).

After cooling the dried peels, they should be thoroughly crushed — until they become a very fine powder. The final product only needs to be sprinkled around the geraniums, and it's ready. Many specialists also advise covering the resulting fertiliser with one layer of soil.

It is also worth knowing that this fertiliser works not only for geraniums but also for fuchsias, begonias, heathers, and hydrangeas.