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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using urine as fertilizer?

urine is a more natural fertilizer, which also still for free is. However, it is only suitable for heavy consumers because it contains a lot of nitrogen. Other ingredients that Fertilize Also needed by basil are the minerals potassium, magnesium and phosphorus - they stimulate plant growth.
Possible smells however, the downside when it comes to plants like herbs are those that are consumed fresh.

How can you fertilize with urine?

To with urine too fertilize, this must be done before use necessarily be diluted. For heavy consumers such as basil, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. This water can then be distributed with a watering can with a spray head in the garden bed or for

Fertilization in the greenhouse be used. Alternatively, a fertilizer mixer that can be connected to the garden hose can be used. Fertilizing with urine in the midday heat with extreme solar radiation and strong winds should be avoided.

What problems can occur when fertilizing with urine?

The diluted urine may not on the leaves of the basil - the high nitrogen content could cause burning of the leaves. In addition, it is important to pay attention to not too often Fertilize with urine to avoid over-fertilizing the basil. Will the pH of the Earth too high, the fertilization with urine must be stopped - it should never be higher than 7 for basil.

Can urine as a fertilizer damage plants?

urine can the basil plant and also for example hydrangeas or other plants in the garden bed damage, if he undiluted is applied. In addition, urine is not sterile and, when used as fertilizer, is harmful to plants when it comes from people who smoke or take medication. The pollutants contained would have gone through the urine into the soil and finally into the plants, what with basil that is still to be consumed, not only be unappetizing, but also harmful to health can.