Homemade Banana Peel Fertiliser: A Natural Nutrient Boost For Your Plants

Have you ever wondered how to make an effective, eco-friendly fertiliser using kitchen scraps? Banana peels, which is often discarded at every Indian household, are actually a good and healthy resource for enriching your garden soil. Packed with nutrients like potassium, calcium, and magnesium, banana peels can be transformed into a nutrient-rich fertiliser that promotes healthy plant growth. To know how to easily make banana peel fertiliser at home we consulted Ramesh Sharma, a local gardener from Ghaziabad who shared insights on this. Take a look at how you can make banana peel fertiliser at home and give your plants a natural boost.

Banana Peels Fertiliser

Banana peels are rich in potassium, an essential nutrient that helps plants develop strong roots, flowers, and fruits. They also contain calcium and magnesium, which support overall plant health and aid in nutrient uptake. By recycling banana peels, you not only reduce waste but also provide your plants with a cost-effective, natural fertiliser.

Method 1:

i) Save your banana peels after eating the fruit.

ii) Then place the peels in a jar or container and cover them with water. Let them soak for 24 to 48 hours.

iii) After soaking, strain the liquid into a watering can. 

iv) Use the banana peel water to water your plants, providing them with a nutrient-rich boost, as per a report by Urban Plant Life. 

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Method 2: 

i) First, dry the banana peels completely under the sun. 

ii) Once dried, grind the peels into a fine powder using a blender.

iii) Then sprinkle the banana peel powder directly onto the soil around your plants or mix it into the compost. (How To Make Compost At Home)

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Method 3: 

i) First chop the banana peels or as it is into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition or you can even use it as it is.

ii) Then mix the chopped peels into your compost pile ensuring they are evenly distributed.

iii) Once the compost is ready, apply it to your garden plants soil which acts as a rich source of nutrients for your plants, as per a report by Voice of Plant

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