Pigeon droppings as fertilizer

The use of pigeon droppings in agriculture is a common practice. This organic fertilizer belongs to the category of full, that is, those that are suitable for all types of plants. Pigeon droppings are a wonderful helper, both for growing garden trees and for vegetable fruits.

Properties of pigeon droppings

Pigeon droppings as fertilizer are used in many countries of the world, eastern and western. Such popularity is a consequence of the properties of pigeon droppings. According to the rate of impact on plants, it is not worse than mineral fertilizers, but in comparison with manure, it is much more saturated with useful elements. For example, if you compare the pigeon droppings with horse manure , then it turns out that the phosphorus in it is 8 times larger, and nitrogen is 4 times. Of course, the properties will vary depending on the nutrition of the bird and its age. It is worth saying that on average one dove produces about 3 kg of litter per year.

Preparation of pigeon droppings

The use of pigeon droppings in the "fresh" form is not desirable, since it is a very concentrated fertilizer, and the risk of burning the root system is great. Plus litter decomposes for a long time and can cause rotting of roots and stems. It follows that pigeon droppings must be prepared before use - either dried or composted. For compost, straw, peat or sawdust is ideal. In dried form or in the form of compost litter is well kept, if you leave it just in the pile, then for a month and a half it will lose more than half of its valuable nitrogen properties.

Using pigeon droppings in dry form

It is not difficult to remember how to fertilize a pigeon droppings - it all depends solely on the size of the plant. Small garden trees require about 4 kg of litter, adult massive trees need up to 15 kg of litter. Fertilize the trees in early spring or autumn, around the tree scatter dry mass and dig it in at 10-15 cm. For garden plants it is most effective to bring a handful of litter under each. Another way how you can use the pigeon droppings on the beds is to spread it evenly over the entire area (from the ratio of 50 grams per square meter) and mix with the top layer of the soil with rakes.

Use pigeon droppings in the form of a solution

The use of a solution is more effective than a dry fertilizer. Such a method yields results more quickly. But you need to know how to breed pigeon droppings, so that it does not damage plants and does not lose its properties. So, put the litter in the container and fill it with water from the ratio of one part of the litter to 10 parts of water. You can increase the useful properties of fertilizer by adding a little wood ash and superphosphate to the solution. Then the solution is stirred for 2 weeks and the fermentation is observed, when the gas bubbles cease to be released, the fertilizer is ready. Sediment for use is not good, you need to drain all the liquid from it and water the plants. Some gardeners believe that it is possible to use fermentation the ratio of one part of the litter to two parts of water, and then the resulting concentrated solution is diluted with a large amount of water. Water plants in spring and autumn. By the way, this fertilizer is also suitable for indoor plants.

Adding pigeon droppings also gives positive results. Dry litter can be scattered between beds in a small amount (20-30 grams per square meter). A solution can also be fed, but it should not be done more than once a week, preferably in the evening. After feeding with a dilute pigeon droppings, it is essential to water the soil with clean water.