Used tea leaves work as an excellent organic fertilizer for plants. You can use tea leaves as fertilizer for your home gardening.
Here’s a more detailed explanation in English:
☕ How to Use Tea Leaves as Fertilizer
✅ Preparation:
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Collect used tea leaves (preferably without sugar).
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Remove any ginger, bay leaves, or cardamom.
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Wash the leaves thoroughly with clean water to remove any traces of milk or spices.
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Dry them well in sunlight for 2–3 days.
🌿 How to Apply:
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Every 15–20 days, sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons of the dried tea leaves around the base of the plant.
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You can gently mix it into the topsoil for better results.
🌸 Which Plants Benefit From This?
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✅ Mogra (Arabian Jasmine)
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✅ Chameli (Jasmine)
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✅ Rose
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✅ Bougainvillea
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✅ Hibiscus
🌱 Benefits:
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Improves soil fertility
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Increases the number and quality of flowers
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Acts as a slow-release natural fertilizer
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Eco-friendly (great way to reuse kitchen waste)