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 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.    T his 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 l...

  🌱 3. How to Grow Gotukola at Home (Step-by-Step) I have seen Gotukola plants in tube pots in lot of garden centers in Melbourne.   You can directly plant them in garden beds or in containers. The other way is asking a friend for few plants. As far as I know there are 3 varieties.   🌞 Ideal Growing Conditions: Light: Partial sun or light shade (4–6 hrs sunlight) Soil: Rich, loamy, and well-draining with good moisture retention Water: Keep soil consistently moist (never let it fully dry) 🧑‍🌾 Steps to Grow: From Seeds: Fill a shallow container or pot with fertile soil. Sprinkle seeds on the surface and cover lightly with soil. Mist with water and keep in a warm spot (22–30°C / 72–86°F). Seeds germinate in 7–21 days. Thin out seedlings once they sprout, keeping the healthiest. From Cuttings (faster): Take a healthy runner/stem from an existing plant. Place in water or moist soil until roots form. Transplant to a pot or ground be...