11 Reasons Banana Peels Are the Secret Ingredient Your Garden Needs

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1

Enrich Your Soil as a Natural Fertilizer

Bury banana peels near plants to gradually boost soil with potassium and phosphorus, key nutrients for healthy growth.

2

Boost Your Compost Mix

Incorporate banana peels into your compost as a ‘green’ material.

3

Deter Pests Naturally

Place chopped banana peels around your plants to naturally repel pests like aphids.

4

Mulch

Spread chopped banana peels around the base of your plants.

5

Attract Beneficial Wildlife

Banana peels can attract birds by enticing insects, providing a natural food source for insect-eating birds.

6

Nutrient-Rich Spray

Utilize banana peel water as a foliar spray to directly provide your plants with essential nutrients.

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