Every gardener wants their plants to bloom profusely, but few know how to achieve it. The secret of success lies in suitable fertilization, for which you do not need any chemical means. An ordinary banana peel will also serve you well. You won’t believe how beneficial it is for plants!
Banana peels are often seen as mere waste that immediately ends up in the trash after eating a banana. In fact, the peels contain a lot of important nutrients, thanks to which they can also serve as a great natural fertilizer that is also environmentally friendly. Therefore, add banana peels to the pots of your plants, where they will do you a great service.
You can also use banana peels in your garden. You just need to prepare them according to the simple video instructions on YouTube, on the Smart Fox channel:
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Suitable for all types of plants
Are your plants blooming poorly, or hardly at all? Banana peels can bring both indoor and balcony or garden plants to life.
However, they are most appreciated by geraniums, petunias, roses, peonies and annuals. However, if you want to have a rich harvest of tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins or peppers, don’t be afraid to use them on your vegetable beds too!
Using banana peels
Before you place the banana peels with the plants, you must first clean them to remove any dirt, pesticides or bacteria from them. Therefore, pour hot water over the peels or immerse them in a liter of water with 3 teaspoons of baking soda for 10 minutes. Then cut the dried banana peels into smaller pieces and add them to the roots of the plants in the pots.
Nourishing fertilizer for plants
Banana peels are rich in minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, which are essential nutrients for proper plant growth and development.
Once you place the peels near the roots, they will gradually begin to break down, releasing these valuable nutrients. In this way, you will provide the plants with long-term and balanced nutrition, for which they will later repay you with lush flowering.
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Place the banana peels on the drainage layer, then cover them with soil.
Increased plant resistance
In addition to nutrients, banana peels also contain phosphates, enzymes and antioxidants that increase the plant’s defense against pests and diseases. So if you use banana peels regularly, you will also have peace of mind from aphids, on which they act as a natural repellant. This will keep your plants safe, strong and healthy!
It will also improve the structure of the soil
Adding banana peels to the soil increases its permeability and improves its structure. The fibers from the decomposed peels help create pores that allow better penetration of air, water and nutrients directly to the plant roots. This promotes the growth of the root system and the overall health of the plant.
Sources: familyhandyman.com, top.cz, living.iprima.cz
