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Bananas are rich in minerals and potassium.

When you eat one, it's a real energy boost!

The problem is that we do not know what to do with the banana peels ...

They always end up in the trash ...

Well, that's a shame because there are so many uses for banana peels in the garden!

Not only is it good for the garden, it also saves you money.

This is because the nutrients contained in the skin serve as fertilizer for the plants. But that's not all !

Potassium strengthens the vitality of plants, their resistance to diseases and promotes their growth.

So, don't throw away your banana peels anymore! here is 7 uses of banana peels you should know about. Look :

1. For the compost

Whether you have a compost heap or a vermicomposter, know that it is advisable to add banana peels in it.

They can be whole, chopped, soaked or in manure.

Banana peels provide plenty of essential nutrients for the quality of the compost.

If you put whole banana peels, be sure to bury them deeply so as not to attract small animals such as rats or martens for example.

2. To improve your soil

You can use banana peels to improve the soil in your garden or vegetable patch in the fall.

In particular, when you are preparing the spring flower beds, or in the winter vegetable patches.

You can also put it in uncultivated soil all winter for spring.

Cut the skins into small pieces, put them in the earth and stir everything. The pieces should be strewn all over the ground.

If you are using whole skins, be sure to bury them deep under the mulch so as not to attract small nocturnal mammals.

3. To stimulate seedlings

If you are planting seeds outdoors, you can give them a little boost by adding a banana peel.

To do this, dig a trench 5 cm deep long enough to put the banana peel lengthwise.

Lay the banana peels flat with the inside facing up, then place the seeds on top.

Cover with a little well-aerated soil, water lightly, and do as usual to take care of the seedlings.

With this enriched, well-drained soil, the seeds will germinate and benefit from the fertilizer created by the rotting banana peels.

4. For a vertical garden

When creating a vertical garden, place a whole banana peel at the bottom of the container.

Then cover with moss and put the plant on top.

As the banana peel breaks down, its nutrients will be released to the delight of the plants.

Note that ferns are very fond of banana peels, for example.

5. As an aphid repellent

Did you know that banana peels are a great aphid repellant?

Aphids are small insects that can wipe out an entire garden in record time.

It is therefore important not to have them in your garden or vegetable patch.

To control aphids, place pieces of banana peel just under the soil below the plants.

To discover : 12 Super Effective And Natural Tips To Say Goodbye To Aphids Fast.

6. To have beautiful roses

To have a beautiful rose bush with beautiful flowers, bury a banana peel at its foot when planting.

Why ? Because roses need the potassium contained in the banana peel to develop.

Give it a try and you will see that your roses will love it! You will have beautiful roses in your garden easily. Check out the trick here.

7. To make natural fertilizer

Soak a fresh banana peel in water for a day or two.

Then, use this water full of nutrients to water your green plants, your vegetable garden or your flower beds.

This fertilizer is super effective for your plants, but it is also free!

Another good way not to spoil the banana peels.

Your turn...

Have you tried these tips for using banana peels in the garden? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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