In izon's garden, there are potted curry leaves that were inherited from the previous owner.
He had been in a lethargic state for a while, but he has been growing rapidly recently!
I was finally able to grow it successfully.
In the process, I learned some tips for growing plants , which I would like to share with you.
This article will be useful for beginners who are interested in plants , so please read it to the end.
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[First] Keep microorganisms in the soil!
This is recommended for plants that are not doing well.
Natural Applied Science: Recycled soil materials that revive just by spreading them
Just leave the plant in place and place it on top of the soil in the pot.
My curry leaves have thrived thanks to this material.
[Why it's important] The condition of the soil improves.
Just water it and leave it alone and the microorganisms will start working in the soil.
It breaks down old roots and weeds, turning the soil into a granular structure that retains water well.
Although you can't see what's inside the soil, every time I watered it, I felt like the amount of water storing was increasing.
[Therefore] Nutrients are absorbed firmly from the roots.
There is a gardening theory that says you should cut off the old roots when repotting, but as a beginner, I didn't know which roots to leave and which to cut.
I was afraid of killing it, so I hesitated to cut it and replanted it almost as it was. Naturally, there were a lot of unwanted roots.
From that situation...
- It broke down unnecessary roots.
- The soil becomes viscous and water-retentive.
- The roots and soil fit together perfectly.
This is how nutrients are absorbed through the roots.
[Conclusion] Plants will become healthier
This was the best for my curry leaves.
The leaves, which were previously thin and fell off quickly, have now become thick and a deep green, and the trunks, which used to bend under the weight of rain, have now grown thicker and become more stable.
The new stems are growing rapidly.
The power of microorganisms is amazing.
If you're someone who isn't sure why but your plants aren't looking healthy, be sure to give this a try.
This is the state of the plant as of May 2024. It is not healthy. The microorganisms were introduced in late August.
October 24, 2024. He looks so healthy! What amazing growth!
[Bonus] Microbial materials can be produced at extremely low cost
So, after experiencing the power of microorganisms, I decided to do some research on the internet.
I found a PDF file on the Ehime Prefectural Government website.
How to make and use "Ehime AI-2"
I actually made it and tried it, and it worked great!
I would like to introduce it again in my next blog.
Plants are soothing.
