Nettle manure is cost-free, readily available in most regions, and often outperforms synthetic fertilizers. September is an ideal time to use this natural liquid fertilizer, as nettles are in full bloom. It strengthens vegetable plants, deters pests, and rejuvenates depleted soil—all without any chemicals. This article will guide you step by step on how to harvest and prepare nettles effectively and maximize their benefits in your garden.
Why you should use manure instead
To protect plants from harmful infestations, such as fungal ones, many gardens often use pesticides. Unfortunately, many pesticides are not always of natural origin and can damage the earth and, above all, its inhabitants, such as earthworms. But it doesn’t have to be this way, because you can easily produce fertilizers and pesticides yourself. The use of is popular here Nettle– and comfrey manure. Throughout this article you will discover how to prepare manure, what advantages it offers and which plants such manure is suitable for
Our book on nettles
With the title «Nettle – queen of wild plants“(available here), we have dedicated a separate book to nettle. There you will find everything you need to know about this amazing plant, including tips on how to use it, such as nettle manure, nettle ointment and also many culinary recipes. We documented the implant using unique photographic technology.
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Prepare the toasted almonds yourself, with or without the ThermomixWhat is a manure?
Manure involves the decomposition of so-called “dead biomass”. For example, fresh nettle is mixed with water in a barrel or barrel and left to stand in a warm place for a few weeks, preferably in the garden in the sun. A fermentation process takes place in which microorganisms decompose the plant parts and active plant substances, such as nitrogen, are released and the PH value also increases. If you use it, the plants can absorb nutrients very well and can also be protected from pests and fungal attacks. Now there are various plants that are suitable for producing your own manure. Today we would like to introduce you to the popular nettle manure and comfrey manure.
Nettle manure
The classic manure is nettle manure. It is said to provide plants with important minerals such as potassium, nitrogen and silica. This should not only strengthen the fertilized plants, but also improve the taste of cucumbers or tomatoes, for example. Here silica is considered of particular importance. It aims to ensure that the cell walls of the fertilized plant are strengthened and therefore better protected from infestations by parasites such as aphids or mites or from fungal infestations.
Comfrey manure
That too Good Thanks to its precios ingredients it is often used to produce manure. All types of comfrey are suitable for this. Comfrey manure is said to be particularly rich in potassium, phosphate and nitrogen and also contains quantities of silica. Furthermore, comfrey manure can contain a fairly high percentage of tannins and can therefore be a strengthening fertilizer. Comfrey manure is also said to strengthen plants, as it provides plants with important nutrients, especially during the growth phase.
Greedy puff
Even outside Greedy You can make a fertilizer because it is especially rich in potassium. Heavy eaters like it Tomatoescourgettes, potatoes or pumpkins can be fertilized with a delicious spray.
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You can find these edible wild plants now in JulyHow is nettle manure prepared?
To make it, there is a classic recipe in which you put 1 kilogram of cut nettle or comfrey in a barrel with 10 liters of water. All parts of the plant should be covered with water. During the fermentation process, a very strong odor will emanate from the manure. If you want to counteract this phenomenon, you can initially add some rock dust. The container is then covered with a grid or a bag. However, air should still be able to pass through so that the resulting gases can escape. Now the mixture is fermented for about 2 weeks. You should stir vigorously every day.
After 14 days you can use the manure. If bubbles still appear during stirring, it could be a sign that the fermentation process has not yet finished, in which case it is advisable to wait a few more days. When the manure is ready for use, the required quantity is sieved and the manure is diluted with water. In this case the 1:10 ratio proved effective. So 1 part manure and 10 parts water. If the manure was not diluted it would be too intense and could damage the plants. Here it is said that plants could «burn». It is best to apply manure in the morning or on cloudy days, but not on very hot, sunny days. The soil is fertilized and even leaves that are not eaten can be sprayed with manure.
With wild herbs and medicinal plants throughout the year
Before we delve into the difference between manure and broth, here’s a note on our behalf: in addition to the blog, we also have our own little online herb shop: on you can find our book «With wild herbs and medicinal plants all year round“(available here). An excellent companion for beginners in the world of wild herbs and medicinal plants. With self-shot images filling the pages, we show you many native plants and how you can use them in your medicine cabinet and kitchen. Ours is so that you always have an immediate overview of all wild herbs that cannot be harvested Seasonal calendar (available here) the ideal addition. So now let’s continue with the manure!
Which plants can I fertilize with it?
Manure can be used for most types of vegetables. These include, for example:
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Make your own lavender lemonade – the perfect refreshment now in AugustFertilize flowers and fruit trees
Of course, flowers, shrubs and fruit trees can also be fertilized with manure. Manure should not be used on plants that feed poorly. These are plants that naturally “don’t need much” to thrive. They usually grow on poor soil and do not require additional fertilizers.
This includes:
Using homemade manure can have many benefits. Furthermore, nettle can also be used sensibly. Since, like comfrey, it is an important plant for many insects, leaving these plants standing can make a small contribution to preventing species extinction.
Gardening tips in Wildkräuter magazine
In our current summer issue Kräuterkeller magazine (available here), in summer everything revolves around wild herbs and medicinal plants. In addition to wild herbs you will also find other ideas and recipes suitable for the season. Some of the older issues are still available in small quantities, but the magazine is very popular and always sells out quickly. You can purchase the magazine in our herbalist’s shop in both printed and digital versions
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This bread recipe is perfect for EasterManure or broth? What’s the difference?
If you’re wondering why we sometimes talk about manure and sometimes about broth? This is not just a linguistic difference, the production is also different. The manure is cooled, while the broth is boiled. Horsetail, for example, is suitable for a broth, as this plant is particularly rich in silicon silicon they can be better released from the plant, especially through cooking. For a field horsetail broth as fertilizer you need about 500 g of fresh horsetail Field horsetailwhich is chopped and then placed in cold water in a large pan with 2.5 liters of water and left to rest overnight. The next day the broth must be «cooked». It is best to boil everything vigorously and then let it rest covered for about an hour. After it has cooled, filter the broth through a sieve and fill it into bottles. This broth can then be diluted with water before use. For one part broth there are five parts water
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