6 Natural Ways to Add Nitrogen to Your Garden Soil

HOMESTEAD HOW-TO

ADD ORGANIC MATTER LIKE COMPOST

Compost, or composted manure, will release nitrogen into the soil as the materials decompose.

GROW NITROGEN-RICH COVER CROPS

You can also grow cover crops, such as alfalfa or clover, in your garden to increase nitrogen levels naturally.

GROW NITROGEN-FIXING CROPS

Another way to increase nitrogen in your garden is to plant nitrogen-fixing plants that have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria in the soil.

SPREAD GRASS CLIPPINGS

Grass clippings from your lawn are an excellent nitrogen source if not treated with chemicals

COMPOSTED MANURE

You can use composted manure if you’re a homesteader, farmer, or someone with animals on your property.

OLD COFFEE GROUNDS

Mixing used Coffee Grounds into your soil is a great way to add nitrogen.