November is a time of silence at the dacha, but not a time of inaction. While the ground is not yet frozen, you can take one simple action that will protect the bushes and nourish the roots for the entire next season. And you don’t need any store-bought fertilizers or humus, but only what’s left in the kitchen.
We are talking about nut shells from walnuts, hazelnuts or even almonds. It contains tannins, potassium and natural fungicides that:
- repel wireworms, mole crickets and other pests,
- make the soil loose and breathable,
- slowly decomposing, releasing nutrients throughout the season.
How to do:
- Collect the shells of 5-6 unsalted nuts.
- Grind.
- Dig shallow grooves around the bushes at a distance of 30 cm from the stem.
- Fill in the shells, sprinkle with soil and tamp lightly.
Do not use salted or fried shells. It can damage the roots.
Already in the spring you will notice: the soil under the bushes is loose, without weeds, and by summer, currants, raspberries and gooseberries produce large, juicy berries, because the roots receive oxygen and protection from pests.
Question and answer:
Is it possible to bury nut shells under bushes in the fall?
Yes, November is the best time before the ground freezes.
Do I need to crush the shells before burying them?
Yes, crushed shells decompose faster and do not interfere with the roots.
