DIY version of Miracle-Gro Shake ’n Feed / Continuous Release

Great! Let's make a DIY version of Miracle-Gro Shake ’n Feed / Continuous Release — a granular, slow-release plant food that you can sprinkle around your garden or mix into potting soil.


🌿 DIY "Shake ’n Feed"-Style Slow-Release Plant Food

🪴 What It Mimics:

Miracle-Gro Shake ’n Feed combines synthetic and natural ingredients to feed plants for up to 3 months, often including:

  • Bone meal

  • Feather meal

  • Potash

  • Microbes or organic matter


🧪 Ingredients (per batch)

Ingredient Function Amount
Bone meal Phosphorus, calcium 1 cup
Feather meal or blood meal Nitrogen (slow-release) 1 cup
Kelp meal Micronutrients, hormones ½ cup
Greensand or langbeinite Potassium, iron, magnesium ½ cup
Rock phosphate Long-term phosphorus ½ cup
Crushed eggshells (optional) Calcium ½ cup
Compost or worm castings Microbes + trace nutrients 1 cup

🔄 All ingredients can be found at garden centers or online (many are organic fertilizers on their own).


🥄 Instructions

  1. Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly in a bucket or large bowl.

  2. Store in an airtight container (like a plastic tub or jar).

  3. Sprinkle 2–4 tablespoons per plant or 1–2 cups per 10 sq. ft. of soil.

  4. Work into the top inch of soil and water well.


🔁 Application

  • Every 2–3 months

  • Safe for veggies, flowers, shrubs, trees

  • Ideal at planting time or for side-dressing established plants


🛡️ Tips & Notes

  • Adjust ratios depending on whether you're growing leafy greens (more nitrogen), fruiting plants (more potassium/phosphorus), or flowers.

  • Add a handful of compost when applying to boost microbial life.

  • Store cool & dry — moisture can activate nutrients too early.


 

How to make Homemade Fruit Punch Gatorade?

Great choice! Here's a fruit punch-style DIY Gatorade recipe—hydrating, tasty, and full of electrolytes:


🍓🍍 Homemade Fruit Punch Gatorade

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) 100% fruit punch juice
    (or mix 2 tbsp pineapple juice + 2 tbsp cherry juice + 2 tbsp orange juice)

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or sugar, adjust to taste)

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (preferably sea salt or Himalayan salt)

  • Optional: 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (for a bit more electrolytes)

  • Optional: Few drops of natural red food coloring (for that classic Gatorade red look)


Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker bottle or jar.

  2. Shake well until everything dissolves.

  3. Chill in the fridge or serve over ice.


⚡ Pro Tips:

  • Add a splash of coconut water for natural potassium.

  • For longer workouts, double the salt to replenish more sodium.

  • Add a slice of orange or lime for a fresh punch twist.


 

How to make my own Gatorade drink?

You can make your own homemade version of Gatorade (a basic electrolyte drink) using simple ingredients. Here's a quick, customizable recipe that mimics the hydration and electrolyte-boosting benefits of Gatorade:


🍹 DIY Gatorade Recipe (Electrolyte Sports Drink)

🧪 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (480 ml) water (cold or room temperature)

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice (or lemon/lime for a citrus flavor)

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (or 1–2 tbsp sugar)

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (sea salt or Himalayan salt for more minerals)

  • Optional: 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (adds sodium bicarbonate like in real sports drinks)

  • Optional: Flavoring – splash of coconut water, berry juice, or a few drops of natural flavor extract


🥣 Instructions:

  1. Mix everything together in a bottle or pitcher.

  2. Stir or shake until the salt and sweetener fully dissolve.

  3. Chill before drinking or add ice.

  4. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.


🧂 Why These Ingredients?

  • Salt = Sodium & electrolytes lost through sweat

  • Juice = Natural flavor + potassium

  • Honey/Sugar = Glucose for energy

  • Water = Hydration


🧪 Customization Tips:

  • Want it less sweet? Reduce honey/sugar.

  • Need more electrolytes? Add a bit more salt and a splash of coconut water.

  • Like fizz? Use sparkling water instead of still water (but drink it fresh).

 

DIY Yeast & Sugar Plant Growth Booster

 If the video mentions yeast and sugar, it's likely referring to a common DIY fertilizer or plant growth booster that utilizes fermentation to release nutrients and stimulate microbial activity in the soil. Here's a general idea of how such a mixture works and a typical recipe:


🌱 DIY Yeast & Sugar Plant Growth Booster

Purpose:
Boosts soil microbial activity, releases CO₂, and provides nutrients that encourage vigorous plant growth and potentially improve yield.

Basic Recipe:

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 liter (or quart) of warm water

Instructions:

  1. Dissolve the sugar in warm water.

  2. Add the yeast and stir well.

  3. Let sit for 1–2 hours until the mixture becomes bubbly/active (fermentation starts).

  4. Dilute the solution with 5–10 parts water (so if you started with 1 liter, dilute to 5–10 liters).

  5. Water your plants with the solution, especially around the root zone.


🌿 Why This Works:

  • Yeast helps stimulate beneficial microbial life in the soil.

  • Sugar feeds both the yeast and soil microbes.

  • Fermentation releases small amounts of CO₂, which can promote photosynthesis in a controlled environment.

  • It can improve nutrient uptake, especially in nutrient-poor soils.


⚠️ Tips & Cautions:

  • Use this mixture no more than once every 2–4 weeks, as overuse can disrupt soil balance.

  • Apply to well-draining soil to avoid root rot.

  • Avoid using on plants sensitive to high microbial activity (like some herbs or succulents).

 

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