All plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in order to thrive. Root vegetables and fruiting vegetables especially need strong roots, which is when a potassium-rich banana comes in handy. Don’t throw away your banana skins, read on to find out how easily you can use banana skins to feed your plants.
How to make banana skin feed for plants?
- Simple – after you have finished eating your banana, cut up the skin into 1-inch pieces.
- Place them in a glass jar and cover with water.
- Seal the jar with a lid and leave it indoors in a sunlit place.
- After a few days, the water will darken. Give the contents a swish around and pour into a plastic bottle for use later. Store in a cool, dark place.
- To use, dilute 1 part banana liquid to 2 parts water in a watering can. Water the soil around the plants with the watering can rose removed. Avoid splashing the leaves.
When to use banana skin feed
Use homemade banana skin feed occasionally, and only when you think your plants need a boost.
Never use it on very young plants or seedlings, let them establish themselves first.
Which plants will benefit?
Use banana skin feed on fruiting or root vegetables, for instance, when growing carrots, parsnips, potatoes, beetroot, tomatoes or peppers.
