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How to Fertilize Plants Using Rice

A completely natural and easy-to-make fertilizer. Your plants will thank you.
During the hottest times of the year, plants need a boost of energy and food.

Each plant has its own specific needs and we can also meet them using ingredients that we probably already have at home. Here’s how to make fertilizer using rice .

Ingredients
5 tablespoons of rice
Distilled water
Procedure
Pour the 5 tablespoons of rice into a saucepan and cover with distilled water.
Mix well and let stand for 2 to 3 hours to release all the starch.
At this point, drain the rice, we will only need the liquid part.
Put the rice water in a sink and pour it over your plants’ soil every 2 weeks.
This fertilizer is a valuable ally for all plants, but it will certainly give the best results with acid-loving plants.
Use it for azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas, bougainvillea and even geraniums.