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5 Ways to Use Banana Peels in Your Garden

Apart from the chemical fertilizers that work and promise great growth, there are certain natural things that also which bring shine to a garden. Banana peels are one such thing as they are a great source of potassium and phosphorus.

Chop and add

Chop banana peels and bury them deep down into the soil. As the banana peels decompose in due time, the vitamins will reach the roots and boost the great health of your plants.

Make tea from banana peels

Use banana peels to make tea and this will be a great fertilizer for your plants.

Add to compost

Adding banana peels to your compost will enrich your compost.

Dried banana peel fertilisers

You can dry up the banana peels and then grind them into a powdered fertilizer. Sprinkle the powder fertilizer all over your garden.

Banana peels and egg shells

Dry up some banana peels and then put them in a blender with the eggshells to make a fine powder. Add Epsom salt to this mixture. Take a spray bottle, fill the mixture in it followed by water, and use.