Can turtle poop be used as fertilizer?

Turtle feces as fertilizer

Turtle feces can be used as fertilizer, but it cannot be used directly as fertilizer, otherwise it will easily breed pests. It is generally dried or piled up for fermentation to allow the harmful components in the turtle feces to dissipate, thereby obtaining pure organic fertilizer, which can then be applied.

Turtle feces can be used as fertilizer for flowers, and if this kind of organic fertilizer is used, the flowers will grow more vigorously. It is fully capable of serving as fertilizer for growing flowers. Since turtles often eat aquatic organisms, the nutrient content in their feces is relatively high, making it suitable for growing flowers such as peonies and roses that require fertile soil.

How to make fertilizer from turtle feces

1. Collection

If you want to make turtle feces into fertilizer, the first step is to collect it. The amount of turtle feces is usually not large, so you can first store the feces in a sealed container.

2. Maturity

When turtle feces accumulate to a certain amount, they can be piled together and fermented to allow the microorganisms in the feces to kill insect eggs, bacteria, etc., and obtain pure organic fertilizer.

Key points for using turtle feces fertilizer

1. Try not to grow hydroponics

If turtle feces fertilizer is put into the water, even though it has been decomposed, it is still easy to breed pests and the water quality will be damaged.

2. Deep burial

Although turtle feces do not contain bacteria or insect eggs after they are decomposed, they will inevitably produce a certain odor. When applying fertilizer, try to dig a deeper hole in the soil and bury the turtle feces fertilizer.