Did you know that the peel of a banana is great for your plants? Rich in minerals, it has many benefits. Fertilizer, fertilizer, leaf cleaner… Zoom in on the different ways to use banana peels at home!
1 – USE BANANA PEEL AS A NATURAL REPELLENT
To prevent plants from being ravaged by harmful insects such as aphids, the use of banana peels is effective. In fact, it gives off a natural smell that deters aphids. How to use this property:
Cut the banana peel into pieces.
Scatter the resulting residues under the plants.
Cover with some soil to avoid attracting small creatures.
To increase efficiency, it is also possible to grow the leaves of plants using the inside of a banana peel. Aphids are repelled and plants can use this polishing to feed on the banana peel’s nutrients. The leaves become shinier and are additionally revitalized with vitamins.
2 – WATERING GARDEN PLANTS WITH BANANA PEEL WATER
Banana water is unstoppable for giving tired plants a boost. It is an effective natural fertilizer, free (or almost), organic and very effective. By taking advantage of irrigation to utilize this highly nutritious water, we can actually accelerate plant growth and encourage beautiful blooms. To do this, simply add a few banana peels to a bucket of water. Then leave to macerate for 2 or 3 days before watering.
3 – PLANT BANANA HOLDER IN THE GARDEN
Use fresh banana peels (you can also recycle the ones used for banana water) as fertilizer by burying them before planting plants. Cut the banana peels into pieces about 2 cm in size. Make sure you bury them deep enough where your plants can take root. Nothing should hinder the growth of future roots. Cutting the banana peels helps advance the decomposition process. And over time, as the banana peels break down, they will provide the plants with essential minerals.