How to make an organic fertilizer with Banana peels

 Banana Peels.....

Using banana peels as fertilizer is a natural and effective way to enrich your garden soil and support healthy plant growth. Banana peels are packed with essential nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—elements that are particularly beneficial for flowering and fruiting plants. These nutrients help strengthen plant cell walls, promote root development, and improve overall resilience.

I make a a fertilizer for my plants using banana peels. I add all the peels in a bucket and the fill water to the top. The I add 100g of baking soda and sugar. The mixture get fermented and I dilute it in water before using for the plants. (1 Part banana water to 6 parts of water)

This is a very mild fertilizer. But it helps the plants to grow with out any chemicals. 

 
This one of the making fertilizer with the banana peels. Make sure to cover after every use. I don't throw them. When You add baking soda it has no smell.

During this time, minerals leach into the water, creating a nutrient-rich liquid that can be poured directly onto your plants’ roots. It’s a gentle, homemade fertilizer that’s especially useful for indoor plants or delicate seedlings.

Banana peels also work beautifully as a compost ingredient. When added to a compost pile, they break down along with other organic material to form rich, dark compost full of beneficial microbes and nutrients. 

While banana peels are an excellent natural fertilizer, moderation is key. Using too many at once, especially in their raw form, can attract insects or slow down decomposition. 

If you. think making tea is a bit of a work 

One simple method is to chop banana peels into small pieces and bury them directly in the soil around your plants. This allows the peels to decompose naturally over time, slowly releasing nutrients into the soil. The smaller the pieces, the faster they break down, which means your plants will benefit sooner.

Altogether, banana peels are a safe, sustainable, and effective way to feed your plants without relying on synthetic fertilizers. Whether you compost them, make tea, or apply them directly, they’re a simple way to close the loop in your kitchen and garden.

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