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title: "Fertilizer hack: I have a jug of fertilizer under the kitchen sink to…"
description: "Fertilizer hack: I have a jug of fertilizer under the kitchen sink to pull out when I have plants to fertilize. If you also keep a container pre-filled, I have…"
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community: "Expert Level Greenspace"
author: "Roundshouse Plants"
published: "2023-08-27T03:53:03.949Z"
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# Fertilizer hack: I have a jug of fertilizer under the kitchen sink to…

_Posted by Roundshouse Plants on 2023-08-27_

Fertilizer hack: I have a jug of fertilizer under the kitchen sink to pull out when I have plants to fertilize. If you also keep a container pre-filled, I have a great time-saver to share.  
When you're mixing up your liquid fertilizer, make it double-strength. Then fill your watering device half full of the mix, and then fill the container to the top to dilute to the proper concentration. Then you're not mixing up a new jug every few days. 👌

## 6 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-08-27

I used to have a fertilizer that said not to mix in advance. Needless to say, I don’t use that one anymore lol. But I wonder why it said that 🤔 Definitely easier to have a liquid mix on hand when you have a big collection!

#### Brandon \& Michelle replied on 2023-08-27

After a period of time, the nutrients can degrade or have chemical reactions that alter potency and create a nutrient lockout

#### Plant Father replied on 2023-08-27

also if it’s organic fertilizer the nutrients will start to break down and it’ll create pressure in a sealed container, and stink quite a bit

#### Mullein replied on 2023-08-27

Oh! Good to know!

### Plant Father commented on 2023-08-27

i use organics so i never ever pre-mix fertilizer, once the powder is added to the water all the fungi in there get revived and i’d rather they’re working in my plants than in the water

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-08-27

I have so many plants I can easily go through a gallon when I have to fertilize. I also use the fertilizer on my garden. My fertilizer is a kelp-based one and it steeps for 3 days before I strain and use. It's awesome!

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