61. How often should I fertilize my vegetable tower plants?
Every 10–15 days using organic options like compost tea, banana peel water, or vermiwash.
62. Can I use kitchen waste as fertilizer?
Yes. Make compost from fruit peels, tea leaves, and vegetable scraps. Avoid dairy, meat, or oily food.
63. What is compost tea and how is it used?
It’s a liquid extract of compost. Soak compost in water for 24–48 hours, strain, and spray or water your plants with it.
64. What are signs of nutrient deficiency in towers?
Yellowing leaves (nitrogen), stunted growth (phosphorus), and browning edges (potassium). Address with compost or specific amendments.
65. Can I use cow dung in vegetable towers?
Yes, only if it’s well-decomposed. Fresh dung may burn roots and cause bad odor.
66. What’s the best natural fertilizer for leafy greens?
Nitrogen-rich sources like compost tea, liquid mustard cake, or diluted cow dung slurry.
67. How to enrich soil before sowing?
Mix compost, bone meal, neem cake, cocopeat, and garden soil. This ensures water retention and root support.
68. Can I use Epsom salt in vegetable towers?
Yes, occasionally. It provides magnesium and sulfur. Dissolve 1 tsp in 1 liter of water and spray monthly.
69. What are signs of over-fertilization?
Burnt leaf tips, excessive foliage with no flowering, and salt buildup in soil.
70. Can I reuse the soil after harvesting a crop?
Yes, but recharge it with compost, loosen it, and rotate the crop type before next sowing.
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