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Are you looking for a way to help cucumbers produce for a long time, stay healthy and resistant to disease? You don’t need to reach for chemicals. Just prepare a simple natural fertilizer from nettles, dandelion and granulated manure – an effective mix that will give plants everything they need. And if you use it regularly, you’ll be harvesting cucumbers until the first frosts arrive.
Why choose natural nutrition
Unlike industrial fertilizers, natural fertilizers act more gently and over the long term. They do not burden the soil or groundwater and yet significantly support plant growth and vitality. Nettle and dandelion infusions are among the most popular traditional remedies that harness the power of nature to the fullest.
Key ingredients of this fertilizer:
- Stinging nettle – rich in nitrogen, iron and potassium – nutrients essential for growth and green mass.
- Dandelion – provides magnesium, calcium and stimulates flowering.
- Granulated manure – provides comprehensive nutrition, including organic matter that activates soil microorganisms.
How to prepare the homemade infusion step by step
Ingredients:
- 1 container with a capacity of approximately 20 liters
- Freshly picked nettles
- Dandelion leaves, flowers and stems
- 10 tablespoons of granulated manure
- Warm water (around 50–60 °C)
Procedure:
- Place the nettles and dandelions in the container – about two-thirds of the volume.
- Add the granulated manure and fill with warm water to the top.
- Stir thoroughly and let ferment for 5 to 7 days.
- Stir the mixture once a day.
- After a week, strain the infusion and store it in a suitable container.
How to use the fertilizer and when
- Dilution: 1 liter of infusion to 10 liters of water
- Watering: to the roots only, ideally in the morning or evening
- Amount: approx. 2 liters per plant
- Frequency: every 10 days
Tips for an even richer harvest
- Harvest cucumbers regularly – ideally daily.
- Remove old leaves so the plant can ventilate better.
- Always water after prior irrigation with clean water.
- Use mulch – e.g. chopped grass or straw.
Why you’ll love this fertilizer
- A natural way to a healthy crop
- Eco-friendly and chemical-free
- Increased plant resistance
- Better quality and quantity of fruits
Summary
A homemade infusion of nettles, dandelion and granulated manure is a great choice for anyone who wants chemical-free cucumbers but with maximum nutrition. With regular application once every ten days, your plants will reward you with a rich harvest and vitality through to autumn.
