Recycle kitchen waste to grow chayotes
Chayot cultivation is an excellent way to reuse kitchen waste and promote a more sustainable approach to gardening. Chayotes are tropical plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, often cultivated for their edible and nutritious fruits. Here is a clever way to harvest many big fruits by recycling your kitchen waste and milk:
Materials required:
- A chayote (whole fruit)
- Kitchen waste (vegetable peels, fruit remains, coffee marc, egg shells, etc.)
- Unpasteurized milk or fermented milk
- A gardening pot or an outdoor space for cultivation
Steps to follow:
1. Soil preparation: Choose a sunny and well drained place to plant your chayote. Prepare the soil by adding compost or kitchen waste to enrich the soil with nutrients.
2. Preparation of chayote: Place the whole chayote in a dry and aerated place for a few days to grow germs. Once the germs start growing, cut the chayote in half and remove the core.
3. Chayote plantation: Dig a hole in the ground and place half the chayote with the germs upwards. Cover it with soil and settle slightly around the plant.
4. Reuse of kitchen waste: Use your kitchen waste (vegetable peels, fruit remains, coffee marc, egg shells, etc.) as compost to feed the chayote plant. These wastes will decompose naturally and provide essential nutrients for plant growth.
5. Use of milk: Water the chayote plant regularly with unpasteurized milk or fermented milk. Milk contains proteins, calcium and other nutrients that will promote fruit growth and development.
6. Plant maintenance: Make sure to water the plant regularly, especially during dry periods. Cut unwanted branches to encourage fruit growth. Protect the plant from pests and diseases by applying biological control methods if necessary.
By following this clever method, you can grow healthy and abundant chayotes from recycled kitchen waste and milk. Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your efforts bear fruit and enjoy the delicious and nutritious fruits of your own garden!