4 Weird Human Urine Uses in the Garden (Proven)

The title of this article may sound absurd to you, and if you’re offended–you may declare that we’re posting rubbish content these days. You can even suggest us to change our Editor (We got a new editor recently). But believe it or not, human urine can be of great use in the garden.

It’s proven by science, in many recent studies. It contains 95% of water, 2.5% urea, and 2.5% of salts and other minerals. Due to the high nitrogen concentration in urine, it can be used as a liquid fertilizer to make plants more prolific.

Urine contains a high amount of nitrogen, a moderate amount of manganese, and a low amount of potassium. It works as an effective natural fertilizer, having an NPK ratio of 10:1:4, which is beneficial for plant growth.

The fresh urine is sterile and non-toxic. And, must be best used within 24 hours after obtaining it. Or, else, it stinks more. Urine, in combination with compost, can help you in growing heavy feeder vegetables like cucumber, pepper, cabbage, and tomatoes, organically.

Chemical fertilizers, while having some harmful effects, are also expensive. Urine, on the other hand, is a free alternative and environment-friendly. Being rich in nitrogen and potassium, it helps in making the plant more prolific.

For instance, using pure urine can be very beneficial for cucumbers. It also helps in better growth and the height of plants, especially beans. Moreover, it’s proven in a study, it works well as a fertilizer in combination with compost for bell peppers.

How to Use:

Dry compost pile decomposes slowly. But applying urine on it can help in accelerating the decomposition of carbon materials present in it. It works by adding moisture and nitrogen to it. You can also use urine with a bale of straw or sawdust in