Can potato peels be used as fertilizer?

Potato peels as fertilizer

Potato peels can be used as fertilizer, but they cannot be used directly as fertilizer. They need to be composted and fermented for about a month before they can be applied to the soil to make the soil more fertile.

Potato peels can be used as flower fertilizer, but they must first be composted and fermented with wheat straw for ten months. This will convert the rich elements contained in them into organic matter, which can be used as high-quality organic fertilizer for flowers. It is generally suitable for growing flowers such as jasmine that like fertile soil.

How to make fertilizer from potato peels

1. Collect raw materials

In the process of making potato peels into fertilizer, you first need to collect a large amount of discarded potato peels and straw, and then clean them for easy use in subsequent steps.

2. Composting and fermentation

Then the two need to be mixed and composted. It will take about ten months for the fermentation to be completed, turning the original waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer.

Key points for using potato peel fertilizer

1. Deep burial use

Potato peel fertilizer is an organic fertilizer that needs to be decomposed and fermented. It will produce a lot of sour and smelly odor in the process. If it is applied directly, it will easily cause environmental pollution. It is best to bury it deep before use.

2. Use in moderation

Potato peel fertilizer has high fertility and can significantly increase the concentration of organic matter in the soil. If the amount of fertilizer applied is not controlled, it will easily lead to the plants being unable to absorb water from the soil, or even having water absorbed by the soil.