Eco-Friendly Gardening: How To Make Fertiliser From Tea Leaves

According to the International Journal Of Research In Pharmaceutical Sciences, tea leaf extract or tea leaf residues contain amino acids, multivitamins, and microelements which are known to enhance plant growth. Furthermore, tea leaf fertiliser contains organic matter which improves soil activation. If you are someone who owns a home garden then tea leaves can serve as an excellent source of nutrients for your plants. You can use them to make natural fertilisers for your plants. Scroll down to learn to make fertiliser from tea leaves. 

How To Use Tea Leaves For Plants?

Tea leaves can be used in multiple ways to enhance the growth of plants. However, tea leaves are rich in nitrogen which can be detrimental to plants if used in excess. You can sprinkle tea leaves once a month on your plants in small quantities. 

How To Make Liquid Fertiliser From Tea Leaves?

You can make liquid fertiliser from tea leaves to ensure a regular supply of nutrients to your plants. Regular usage of tea leaves will enhance the growth of the plants. You can accompany grain water with tea leaves to enhance its properties. 

Ingredients 

Here are the ingredients you will need to make liquid fertiliser from tea leaves:

• Two cups of tea leaves (ajwain jeera tea recipe) extract 
• Two bowls of grain water  
• One bowl of coconut peel water
• One jar

Process To Make Tea Leaves Fertiliser

Here’s a step-by-step process to make tea leaves fertiliser at home: 

Step 1: Take two bowls and soak grains and tea leaves overnight separately. 

Step 2: Now take another bowl and extract the water from soaked grains and tea leaves.

Step 3: You can use any type of grain such as rice, wheat or pulses.

Step 4: Now mix the extracted water with used tea leaves. 

Step 5: Your liquid tea leaves fertiliser is ready to be used. You can pour it into a spray bottle for easy application. 

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How To Use Tea Leaves Fertiliser? 

Here’s how you can use tea leaves fertiliser for your plants: 

Designate a time to use the liquid tea leaves fertiliser for your plants. You can either use the fertiliser in the morning or the evening. 

Spray the fertiliser on the leaves and soil of the plant. However, make sure to dig the soil a little and then add this fertiliser. This will allow the fertiliser to penetrate deeper into the soil. 

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Follow the steps to make fertiliser from tea leaves. 

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