Can rice bran be used as fertilizer?

Rice bran as fertilizer

Rice bran can be used as fertilizer, but it is best not to use it directly. If it is buried in the soil without treatment, it will not only take a long time to take effect, but it will also easily breed pests. Rice bran fertilizer that has been processed in a certain way can make the originally poor soil become fertile.

Rice bran can be used as flower fertilizer, but it is best to compost and ferment it before use. After about fifteen days under high temperature conditions, you can get organic fertilizer that can be used as flower fertilizer. It is generally suitable for growing flowers such as roses and jasmine that like fertile soil.

How to make rice bran fertilizer

1. Crushing

There is a hard shell on the surface of rice bran, which is very unfavorable for subsequent fermentation work. It must be broken first, which can not only eliminate the influence of the shell but also increase the contact area.

2. Add water for fermentation

Then add a certain amount of water to the crushed rice bran, put it into a sealed container, transfer it to a higher temperature environment and leave it for about fifteen days, so you can get rice bran organic fertilizer.

Key points for using rice bran fertilizer

1. Deep fertilization

Rice bran fertilizer has undergone a process of composting and fermentation, which will produce a certain sour and smelly odor. If used on the soil surface, it is easy to affect the surrounding environment. It is best to use the landfill fertilization method.

2. Use in moderation

If rice bran fertilizer is applied near plants with slender stems, the amount of fertilizer applied should be controlled to avoid excessive nutrient concentration in the soil, which will prevent the plants from absorbing water normally and causing them to wither and die.