Never Throw Away Banana Peels as They Have ‘Secret’ Garden Use Which Is Pure ‘Magic’
You do not need to discard your banana peels in the container, as it turns out they have a ‘secret’ use in the garden which can help increase your plants.
Bananas are one of the most preferred fruits in the UK, and typically, we eat about 10kg or 100 bananas yearly. With so many bananas being eaten in houses throughout the country, it seems a shame not to use them to their full capacity.
Most people know bananas are loaded with potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and other nutrients. They are good for your digestive system and also your heart health. However, it turns out they are also good for the plants in your garden if you know how to use them properly.
Using Banana Peels as Fertilizer
Online content creator @peymak, who often shares garden tips on TikTok, recently advised people not to throw away their banana peels, as they are a “secret plant booster.” She suggested turning them into fertilizer by soaking the banana peels in water for over 24 hours before using them on your plants outside. The banana peels are rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium, essential nutrients for plant growth.
Homemade Fertilizer Recipe
Leanne Samuelson from Reputation Botanicals recommends a homemade fertilizer using banana peels along with an egg and coffee grounds. This mixture acts as a slow-release fertilizer, pest deterrent, and soil booster. Simply blend banana peels, crushed eggshells, and coffee grounds into the garden soil for thriving plants.
Expert Recommendations
According to Beth Murton, Head of Gardens at Homes & Gardens, banana peels contain potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, making them an excellent fertilizer for fruiting and flowering plants like tomatoes, peppers, and decorative blooms. However, banana peel fertilizer may not provide enough nitrogen for all plants to reach their full potential, so additional fertilization may be necessary.
It is important to note that banana peel fertilizer works best on certain plants like banana trees, roses, tomatoes, and Staghorn ferns. For plants requiring more nitrogen, supplemental fertilizers may be required.
