Can fungus waste be used as fertilizer?

Fungus waste as fertilizer

Fungus waste generally refers to the substrate left over from growing fungus. This substance can be used as fertilizer, but it cannot be used directly because it will contain a lot of bacteria and insect eggs if it is not treated. It must be disinfected before use. It can enhance the air permeability of the soil and is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Fungus waste can be used as fertilizer for flowers such as Phalaenopsis, Clivia, Anthurium, rose, orchid, green ivy, spider plant, gardenia, etc.

How to make fertilizer from fungus waste

The waste fungus needs to be crushed and fermented before it can be used. Beat it into soybean-sized particles and put it into a sealed container. Then add an appropriate amount of orange peel, etc. Note that everything must be crushed. You can also add 5% ferrous sulfate to keep the fertilizer acidic. Then fill it with about 80% water and wait for 1-2 months for the fermentation to be complete.

Key points for using fungus waste fertilizer

1. The waste fungus can be placed in the sun together with kitchen waste to help disinfection and sterilization. Then sprinkle a little water on it and let it rot naturally.

2. After the organic matter in the fungus fertilizer is reduced to small molecules, it is easily absorbed by plants. After processing, it becomes high-quality organic bio-fertilizer, and there is no secondary pollution. It is a very suitable flower fertilizer.