Planting Life: Watch me Bury My Placenta Beneath a Rose Bush 🌹🍃
Here are the instructions for planting your child’s placenta under your plant of choice (in this case a Rose Bush) :
1. *Prepare the Rose Bush:*
Ensure your bare root roses have soaked in water for at least 24 hours (mine were soaked for about a week. I got busy with life lol)
2. *Gather Materials:*
Homemade Compost (mine had worms in it. Which is a plus to help the placenta break down) You can also use compost like Black Kow.
Mycorrhizae (beneficial bacteria)
Frozen Placenta
Gallon of rainwater
Teaspoon for measuring
3. *Dig the Planting Hole:*
Choose the spot where you want to plant your rose bush.
Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rose bush roots and the placenta. My hole was 15” deep. And at least 15” wide.
4. *Prepare the Placenta:*
Place the placenta at the bottom of the planting hole.
5. *Plant the Rose Bush:*
Add a layer of compost on top of the placenta. As far as how much compost to use - I filled a 5-gallon grow bag up with compost. Ensure it’s rich with worms for better soil health.
Position the rose bush on top of the compost in the hole.
6. *Backfill the Hole:*
Refill the hole with your prepared soil, covering the roots and the compost layer. I mixed up my own soil using perlite and an organic gardening soil and worm castings.
7. *Apply Mycorrhizae:*
Typically, you would sprinkle mycorrhizae directly on the roots, but if you forget (as in the video), you can still proceed with using it by making a tea!
Prepare a mycorrhizae tea by mixing one teaspoon of mycorrhizae into a gallon of rainwater.
Pour this mycorrhizae tea around the base of the rose bush to promote root health.
8. *Final Touches:*
Ensure the rose bush is well-watered after planting.
Keep an eye on it as it grows, providing regular care and maintenance.
By following these steps, you'll have successfully planted a rose bush with a placenta, providing a unique and nutrient-rich start for your plant! #containergardening #flowergarden #gardening101 #gardeningforbeginners #gardentips #plantingmyplacenta #placenta