in this lesson we will teach you how to make nettle fertilizer nettle is known for both its medicinal and garden uses the fermented extract of nettle is used as compost activator pesticide and fertilizer rich in nitrogen and minerals it stimulates plant growth and the overall health of the garden to make the fertilizer you will need pruning shears two buckets a means of irrigation a stick and a cover step 1 collect 1 kilogram of nettle preferably young since that is when they contain the most nutrients and minerals make sure to wear gloves to avoid being stung by the nettles be careful not to cut other plants that might alter the decomposition process step 2 clean the container using a brush do not use a metal container now we can begin to prepare the fertilizer mix 1 kilogram of nettles with 10 liters of water it's best to use rain water but tap waterworks to cover the container with a lid or cloth step 3 store the container in a shaded area at a stable temperature between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius step 4 stir the mixture every other day after a few days you'll notice bubbles appearing in an unpleasant smell these are signs indicating that the fermentation is underway after about two weeks the water should be completely covered with white bubbles during the next few days the fermentation process will peak and the bubbles will disappear it's time to filter to filter the solution you will need a bucket a hand fork a colander and a cloth use the hand fork to remove the stems cover the colander with cloth and then strain the solution step 6 store the liquid fermentation in closed containers under the right conditions it can be stored for several months step 7 place the residual waste in the compost now that you have your fermentation let's learn how to use it the nettle fermentation is a powerful product so it'll need to be diluted before use when diluted to 5% it will strengthen plant leaves making them more resistant to disease in insects when diluted to 10 or 20 percent it makes a nitrogen and iron rich fertilizer which stimulates microorganisms in the soil nettle fertilizer is known to promote healthy growth in young plants it can also be used for watering compost piles where it stimulates the decomposition process and adds valuable nutrients and minerals you