Banana and lemon peels can become a small natural treasure for those who grow fruit plants in the garden or on the balcony. Not only do they reduce waste, but nourish the ground in an entirely ecological way.
It is curious to find out how something that ends regularly in the trash can instead turn into a powerful fertilizer. A simple, cheap and decidedly more sustainable solution than shop chemicals. Even those who have never had a green thumb can try, without fear of making mistakes.
Those who have a fruit tree know well how sensitive to soil conditions and microelements can be. When the soil is poor, the fruits become small and the plant weakens. Here then is a useful and immediate trick: keep the skins, make them dry or chop them fresh, and use them as fertilizer. Yes, that’s all. No magic formula, only nature and a little patience. And maybe even a pinch of curiosity, because sometimes it is precisely the simplest remedies that work better.
Because banana and lemon peels are good for fruit plants
At first glance, they may only seem organic waste. Instead, these skins hide a small world of nutrients. There banana peelfor example, contains Potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calciumessential minerals for the health of fruit plants. They help the development of the roots, favor flowering and improve the quality of the fruit. The lemonon the other hand, it has slightly different properties. His peel is rich in essential oils, citric acid and vitaminsand once diminished it can carry out a disinfectant and repellent action against some parasites. The citrus smell, however pleasant for man, tends to keep unwanted insects away.
It is not just about giving “eating” to the plant, but also of protecting it naturally. And this double effect is perfect for those looking for solutions green which respects the balance of the home ecosystem.
How to use banana and lemon peels in the garden or pot
There are various ways to exploit these skins, depending on the space available and the type of plant. The ideal would be to use them in combination, for both a nutritional and protective action.
Here are some practical ideas:
- Dry the peels (especially those of banana), crumble and mix them with the soil before setting up.
- Chop them fresh and distribute them directly to the base of the plant, covering them slightly with the earth.
- Prepare a natural macerate: just leave the peels in the water for 3-4 days, filter the liquid and use it to water (no more than once every two weeks).
- Insert them into domestic compostif present, to enrich it with beneficial substances.
A little advice: better to avoid large quantities all together, especially with citrus fruits, because acidity could alter the pH of the soil. Better little and often, following the rhythm of the plant.
A simple, but little known trick
Many amateur growers know the use of banana peel, but few know that also combine lemon It can make a difference. In particular, in the hottest periods, when parasites and ants become a discomfort, the chopped lemon peel and scattered around the trunk helps to create a small natural barrier.
Another interesting gem? If the lemon peel is grated very finely and mixes it to the soil on the surface, the growth of the Mycorrizegood mushrooms that live in symbiosis with the roots and improve the absorption of nutrients. Not bad, for a simple zest.
Ultimately, those looking for easy, fast and natural solutions to take care of their plants already have everything you need. Just change perspective: what is thrown away today can become life tomorrow.
Try one of the methods described, observe your plant in the following weeks and let yourself be amazed by what a simple gesture can generate.
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