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No need to throw away: what to do with rotten apples in the garden

Diana Bondarenko

No need to throw away: what to do with rotten apples in the garden
How to make fertiliser from rotten apples

As the end of summer is approaching, many summer residents face the problem of rotten apples. So the question arises: how can they be used or should you throw them away?

Pixel answered this question and told us how to use rotten apples for the benefit of the garden.

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They noted that rotten apples should not be thrown away, as they can be an excellent natural source of nutrients for plants in your garden. They recommend using them to fertilise trees, shrubs and other plants.

How to fertilise plants with rotten apples:

  1. Dig shallow furrows around trees, bushes or other plants. The depth can be about 10-15 centimetres.
  2. Chop up the rotten apples and distribute them in the prepared furrows.
  3. Sprinkle a layer of soil mixed with humus over the apples. Then cover the area with a layer of straw, sawdust or fallen leaves.

This method helps to increase the yield and immunity of plants. It is especially effective for currants, gooseberries, raspberries and fruit trees.

This approach to the use of rotten apples not only helps to utilise excess fruit but also helps to restore soil fertility.

Earlier, we told you what you need to know about plants that should not be grown with tomatoes, as they can attract pests, reduce nutrients or make tomatoes sick.

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